Heat. Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Wonder. Don't drill. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Destrule. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Everybody around the table. We'll go ahead and let them get started here and take them a minute to get me on the air here. We're ready to go. Okay, we'll go ahead and call the U work session to order for Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Uh we'll start out with citizens comments. Chennade, do we have individuals who'd like to speak? We do. Mayor, citizen comments provides the opportunity for our citizens to address the council on items that are listed on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes and I will let you know when one minute is left. Please state your name and address prior to your comments. A pro professional presentation is requested. Any handouts you wish to provide to the council member should be provided just straight to me. And um we have three speakers. Our first speaker is Sharon Barbosa Crane followed by Laura Anderson. >> You want us here Shannine? Thank you. >> Yes ma'am. Sharon Barbosa Crane 2608 Allen Adale Irving, a mayor and council manager and staff. I appreciate the opportunity to be here. I want to speak to you for just a moment on your item number 13. It's received a lot of discussion as has the issue of the homelessness that you're dealing with today. And I want to offer you a bit of perspective on it. I think that sometimes uh as we're looking at problems that emerge uh we know they've been here a while. We've been talking about them a long time, but then suddenly it seems like they're real serious uh urgent and imminent problems. And that's kind of what's happened to us here. It's not that this is a new issue. It's not that we haven't had people dealing with this issue for quite some time. It's that the press of the issue has become different. The results of the problem have become different. And we're now uh in a position where we have to learn that there are half a dozen or more different types of homelessness and that the type of homelessness that the businesses are dealing with in downtown Irving is different than other types of homelessness that other caregivers are dealing with etc. So let me offer you just a bit of an anecdote and a suggestion if I may. Some years ago the city council appointed a committee that they called the human services needs assessment committee. That committee had three goals. Number one, assess the human service needs in the city of Irving. Number two, inventory those resources to meet those needs both in the city and outside the city. Number three, make recommendations regarding your conclusions. I was on that committee and had the privilege to chair it. We did just that and we made some very broad-based recommendations to the city council. The city council took it under advisement and decided to go do a study. And they hired a consultant and paid that consultant $30,000 to do a study on what we had just studied. Jackie Townel, who was council member there, said, "Baby, don't let that worry you. That consultant's going to come back with exactly what you presented and then we're going to do it." >> One minute. >> Indeed, that's exactly what happened. Because of that study and our study, you have 440 South Nursery, you had a a domestic violence shelter, you had the idea for the uh for family advocacy uh center, you had um what how many other things do we have because of that, the purchase of Pan Park, the development of all kinds of our social services that the city participates in, often just through uh re a resource for help and assistance today the the first place for the North Lake campus uh south campus uh the East Irving Library branch. All of this because of one action that was taken the ultimate thing that was obtained through the recommendations was the receipt of the federal funds starting with CDBGs. You now get home phone funds and ESG uh funds. Today you're talking about exactly that and what you do with it. >> Perhaps my suggestion is this. It is time for a new paradigm to be created here with the very things you're talking about today. And I am asking you to consider that. >> Laura Anderson followed by Lana Hansen. >> Good afternoon Laura Anderson 1425 West Pioneer number 114. Gentlemen, I'm excited to be here with you. Your opportunities abound. I'm here to speak to you on the 2025 action plan and where we go from here. Please know that this is just the beginning. Since June 26, we made tremendous progress. First, with the public comments on the 2025 action plan, as you will recall, although we had two opportunities, only one speaker spoke, and that was me. When I did speak, I invited everyone to send in their public comments and by the deadline. The city received 23 comments and even more were sent to the council emails. Of the 23 public comments submitted, all but one requesting more funding to solve the homeless issue. Since June 26, not only have the nonprofits serving the homeless coordinated with downtown businesses suffering from the consequences of homelessness, their coordinated efforts produced some really innovative solutions which you can review in those public comments. Additionally, more than a dozen faith leaders in Irving have submitted a call to action urging you to make much funding as possible available to the nonprofits that assist our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Finally, in the last I can meeting on Monday, over two dozen nonprofits were present when Councilman FAF came to lend his support for those helping to solve this devastating issue. Lena Hansen, director of Many Helping Hands, is the chair of the committee working to solve the homeless issue. We have amassed quite a team. Give us the opportunity and the support to continue this work. I am here again to offer my help. Again, I have a doctorate in homelessness as I've spent the last 25 years of my life solving homelessness and behavioral health issues in Irving. As the municipal judge for the last 14 years, I was responsible for preventing future harm from those who happened to end up in jail, including those who suffered from mental illness, alcohol, and drug addiction. I presided over the opportunity docket where people were given community service for seeking behavioral health services, and alcohol and drug issues, obtaining housing and employment. There are a myriad of reasons someone is homeless, but there are just as many opportunities to solve those problems. I know your homeless diversion task force was dissolved, but could we please try again? I along with others are committed to solving this devastating problem. Desmond Tutu said, "It is not enough to keep pulling people out of the river. We must go upstream and find out why they are falling in." By working together today, we solve the devastating future harm that awaits if we do nothing. Let us be the light for others to follow. It starts with inviting everyone to sit at the table and get to work. Thank you, gentlemen. >> Thank you, Miss Anderson. Elena Hansen. >> Hello everyone and thank you for letting me speak. Uh my name is Lena Hansen. I live at 3708 Partridge Lane in Irving. I'm the founder and executive director of many helping hands nonprofit that serves has been serving the Irving homeless since 2013. I submitted citizens input to be considered which was attached to the the draft. Today I'm here once again to speak on behalf of our unholist neighbors and correct the common misconception that all not all of Irving's homeless came from Dallas. Many of them were born and raised right here. They went to Irving schools, worked in Irving, and lived in our neighborhoods until they took an unexpected turn through job loss, illness, divorce, trauma, mental health issues, addiction, or mental health challenges. Being homeless is not a crime. It's a crisis of humanity and one that requires compassionate, consistent, and indivi individualized care. We don't need more blame. We need more support. And this starts with funding. Case management is the key. It's not enough to put someone's name in a database and hope for housing. With current shortages of affordable housing, that takes that process takes years. What changes the lives is walking alongside people, helping them get identification, accessing health care, resolving legal or employment barriers that find long-term solutions. At Many Helping Hands, we've helped or in the process of helping 15 individuals just this year obtain IDs. Some are now working, others are receiving disability and um or or and and also have been housed. We've helped 10 people transition to tiny homes, apartments, group housing through collaborations. All because we took the time to build trust, identify identify needs, and create a plan. We've done all this without a single dollar of city government or funding. Our work has been supported by churches, citizens, and local businesses who believe what we do. And since 2015, we've provided inclement weather sheltering. Irving police has been working with us to bring people to our shelter to ensure no one freezes on the streets of Irving. Um, we're at a critical point to continue and expand this work. We need capacity building support for the nonprofits. We need two case workers and funding to increase capacity. We need fidiciary partnerships so we can access federal funding and like CBDG or ESG grants. We need a collaborative effort between nonprofits, businesses, the city, and the community to create solutions. Irving's homeless are Irving citizens. Let's work together to ensure they are seen, served, and supported with dignity, hope, and love. Thank you. >> Okay. The next item on the agenda is uh citizens operation update. Chris, >> we have one operations update and that's last month on ICTN. April, >> good afternoon, Mayor and Council. April Riley, director of communications. Before we pull up the video for last month on ICTN, I'd like to share some great news with you all. This week, we learned that ICTN is the recipient of 25 national awards through their trade association. And uh in talking to one team member, that is uh an all-time high for the team for one conference. So, um kudos to ICTN. I know they're all listening. Yeah. Yes. Outstanding work that that team does. So, with that said, I'd like to roll last month on ICTN for the month of July. Your ICTN team produced 41 videos in the month of July. >> This is a neat thing for our community to offer this great space to do it in. great way to celebrate our birthday. >> It just brings us all together and then we see what Irving is and like their people. >> What's going to make have you be excited to hang out once you leave one of the businesses there? >> I would say Urban Youth Theater. It really like inspired me to do bigger things. It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh, to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart. >> I think it's a good exposure to our products. Christmas is right around the corner. >> If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. I haven't done much writing since I moved to Irving. It was sort of a goal to prove to myself that I still had it. >> Their quick response, their quick actions uh was what saved this patient's life. It's those first few minutes that saves lives for sure. >> The whole community supports them in what they do and their dreams. You know, it's all about building facilities that fit for everyone all year long, too. >> Stay up tod date by subscribing to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/the city of Irving. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> KO. Uh, we have some attorneys that are with us on an executive session item. Do you want to read us into executive session? >> Yes, sir. The time is 1:15 and the Irving City Council will convene into a closed executive session uh to receive legal advice and to um deliberate on economic development negotiations and those are pursuant to Open Meetings Act sections 55171 and 551.087. breaking ground. >> To finally get here is just unbelievable. We're super excited. >> A massive new multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is coming to Mustang Park. Find out about some of the features. Going for gold. I wanted to to prove to myself that I could still do things like this. >> We can do anything we want to do. >> The Golden Sneaker Games attract older adults ready to show off their athletic skills. See the new competitions added this year. Plus, why all of these dogs are celebrating their birthdays on the same day now on City Source. Thousands of students get the supplies they need to start the school year on the right note at Supplies for Success. Hello and welcome to City Source. I'm Thomas Gandandy. That story is coming up later, but we begin with the start of construction for a new multigenerational aquatic and recreation center at Mustang Park. Leaders are calling this the largest recreational investment in Irving's history. We were there for the groundbreaking celebration. >> This is really going to propel us into the next phase of recreational services. >> There are pictures and words. >> It's modern. It's attractive. >> Most outstanding, awesome, >> shockingly enormous. >> All are fitting to describe what's coming to Irving's Mustang Park, but they don't capture the full story. This is something that Irving has never seen before. >> I think you'll be surprised at all that we've been able to pack into it. >> The Irving residents, as much as we've talked about it, they really have no idea what they're in store for. >> Now, we will be able to see it take shape on this land. The multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is becoming reality. >> This groundbreaking celebrates the start of construction. >> This is the largest single investment of a citizen amenity that we've ever made as a city. The first thing to notice will be the size. 127,000 square ft. >> So if you take the facility right behind you, which is our current Mustang center, that is 17,000 square ft. So not only double it, not only triple it, not only quadruple it, it's 7 and 12 times the size of the facility back here. >> Believe it's the largest municipal recreation facility in the metroplex when it gets finished. So, this is going to be a multi-purpose facility that has just about anything and everything that you would ever want to do. >> Inside there will be an aquatic center, gym, group fitness area, indoor track, party rooms, and so much more, >> an indoor golf simulator. We're going to have an outdoor turf field. >> I'm extremely excited about the senior component that we have that'll be on one end. It'll only be for seniors. The active senior area will feature game rooms, an outdoor gardening area, fitness space, and room for special programs. >> We wanted to bring everything together. So, we'll have an opportunity for a senior facility. We'll have an opportunity for a youth facility. Goes back to what the residents really wanted. >> This is going to be amazing experience for the community to have. >> This project at Mustang is part of a larger plan to elevate aquatics and recreation in Irving. Earlier this summer, the new Lee Aquatic Park with that eye-catching orange water slide opened. And construction is progressing on a new indoor pool at what will be renamed the Center Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or Spark. But on this day, the focus is on all that's coming to Mustang Park. >> It's going to enhance the quality of lives of people and give them an opportunity to create memories for a very long time. Construction is starting and this facility is scheduled to open in 2027. >> Excited for what's to come for the community. >> Yeah, and there will be a lot of construction in that area. Irving's new HB is being built directly across Interstate 635 from that rec center. Learn more about the overall vision to elevate aquatics and recreation at irvingtx.gov/playerving. The school year starts soon and the Irving Schools Foundation is making sure students are ready. Check out the mountain of backpacks that invited families turned out to receive at Irving High School. Supplies for Success is an annual project of the Irving Schools Foundation. A lot of people come together to make it work. Generous donors contribute money and supplies. Then volunteers stuff all of these backpacks before handing them out to families. It's always neat to see kids happy to get just the right one among all those options. The team have 6,500 backpacks ready to go. And that is another record. >> We're giving kids hope. Our heart and our volunteers hearts really show through and just how much we want our kids to feel happy, safe, and secure. And that's the biggest thing that they need to just start this school year off right. >> Along with receiving those backpacks, families could participate in a resource fair to learn more about programs in the community. And you can see a lot of City of Irving departments there, including the Irving Fire Department, a long-term partner in this initiative. The Irving Police Department has some reminders as the school year begins. Using handheld cell phones in active school zones is prohibited. Violations are considered a class C misdemeanor and may result in fines. Other reminders include watching your speed in active school zones and looking out for pedestrians. Police say it is a good time for parents to remind children to use sidewalks and only cross streets at designated crosswalks, all in the interest of safety. August 1st is the day animal shelters across the country celebrate Dogugust. Beyond celebrating doggy birthdays, the team at Irving Animal Services hopes it helps draw attention to a month-long adoption event. Watch to find out more about Dogugust and see how some puppies partied with pet safe treats. >> Happy birthday. >> We are celebrating dog which is the national birthday for all shelter dogs as we don't always know when their actual birthday is. >> We have a whole spread here on the table. A bunch of cakes and cupcakes that we'll be decorating and giving out to all the pups. It's nice to kind of get them out of their normal routine is do something special for them. >> Just gonna add a little bit of everything. >> A little light drizzle. >> I did bring out the wild caught herring for toppers. >> She's just gobbling them up. >> It's a surprise birthday party. They don't know what's coming. >> It's definitely going to be a good surprise and a nice time. >> So yesterday I started kind of the production of baking. Put all the ingredients back together. >> And now today you have some helpers here at the shelter. >> Yeah, I have Buffy and Willow here. They're two sisters. >> It does get a little messy. Oh my gosh, look at her. And as I said that, never a dull day, but it makes it exciting, that's for sure. >> Those are beautiful, right? >> Yeah, those are something. I would say after this, we are now booking appointments for kids birthday parties. >> Hi, my pretty girl. Hi, Aurora. This is a month all about animals, all about adoptions, and this is how we celebrate going forward. >> All right. Awesome. Okay, sir. I knew he'd be a hit to it. >> August is our busiest month. We have Clear the Shelter, which happens the whole month of August, and then on the 23rd, everybody will be free to adopt on Clear the Shelter Day. >> Although it's busy, it's definitely our most rewarding month of the year. Mom, >> this is the reason we're in this industry. >> Say happy birthday. >> We get to love them for a little bit while they're here at the shelter until they get to find their forever home. So, anything we can do to make it special for them while they're here with us, we do. >> So, it's just a nice way to kind of give back to them and to celebrate them, >> give them all the love they can on this special day for them. All these dogs deserve all the love. Period. >> A lot of fun to be there for that. And we have more from Irving Animal Services later. Stick around for our pet of the week. Planning for Irving's next fiscal year is underway. City leaders on the budget team are looking for suggestions, feedback, and opinions on what should be considered in the next budget. Public input sessions are set for Thursday, August 28th, and Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for September 18th. Then the new fiscal year begins on October 1st. Learn more about the current budget at irvingtx.gov/ GV/budget. This next story is always one of our team's favorite events to cover. It's the Golden Sneaker Games hosted by the Heritage Senior Center. This year, there were a lot of new challenges to take on and opportunities to shine. >> Stance, knock. >> Hitting targets for growth. >> Shoot. >> Irving's golden sneaker games are back and bigger than ever. >> Grab your arrows. Archery is one of this year's new additions. >> Oh, nervous cuz I'm not very good at this. >> No, don't worry about it. The only thing you have to worry about is uh just a >> not shooting anybody. >> I do not know the technique yet, but I'm having fun. >> Awesome. Woo. These are the 30 lb bows, so they have to really pull it back. >> Oh, you have to have good upper body strength to pull the bows. Woo! >> I've decided to challenge myself. It's been nothing but great. >> Another new draw. One star cycling. >> I haven't done much riding since I moved to Irving. It was sort of a golden proof to myself that I still had it. >> Get a little exercise. All the good things in life. >> Darts. >> Rosie Ming is competing in the Golden Sneaker Games for the first time. >> She was one of those people who just started signing up for everything. >> You can do this. >> Our GoPro picked up how she kept herself motivated. Do not >> while pushing for the best time. It speaks to my competitiveness. >> Along with providing these challenges, >> you always pass on the left. >> Organizer David Martinez also wants to show off Irving attractions such as the city's trail system. >> No cars, >> a safe place to ride anytime. >> And they're like, "Oh, wow. This is back here." You know, sometimes some people say it takes courage to do things you don't normally do. Glad I did this. >> The Golden Sneaker Games are about more than strong bodies. >> You can use your mind, your brain. Timed team puzzlem is another new addition this year. >> It actually went pretty quick. >> Those activities join familiar favorites. >> We are playing miniature golf and I am defending my title from last year. >> Don't do it. Don't do it. >> The competition stays friendly and fun. >> Oh yes. On film. >> That's part of the games here. Just kind of um being funny and just, you know, not taking everything so super serious. >> Come on. Come on. Boom. >> This is great. Just to do stuff like this makes you feel so much better. I think David should give us a cart. >> Here on the pickle ball court, action can get more intense. >> Pretty competitive when uh the better players are on the court. >> Get very competitive, but I'm not in it for winning. I'm in it just to have fun. >> Carolyn Bordon figures she's the oldest player here. I played tennis way back 60 years ago. >> And pickle ball is giving her a way to stay athletic. >> Oh, I think it's important that you get out there and just keep at it no matter how old you are. >> I'm 78 years old, but I don't mind playing against younger guys because that way it helps me improve my game. >> Two weeks of competition. >> Woo! You guys are the real stars here. >> Wrap up with an awards banquet at the Heritage Senior Center. >> There she is. Even with medals and prizes at stake, competitors say they gain a lot more from all of these games. >> Selfright, okay? I mean, and to to get out and enjoy the company. >> And it's good for my health. It means that I may be independent longer and that I can function and keep up with people who are younger than me. So, I'm not letting age define me. >> Really? >> We are still engaged in life and that we still have things to offer. >> We can do anything we want to do. We just have to get up there and try. >> Making a lasting impact for participants in Irving's Golden Sneaker Games. >> I am so thankful for the city of Irving to put on this for us because we just have a fantastic time. >> And congratulations. Awesome. >> Always fun to see them in action. And you saw David Martinez in that video. He is also organizing the 40th annual Mismature Irving pageant. He's looking for participants. This is video from last year. Women aged 60 and better are encouraged to show off their talents, charm, and poise. Contact the senior center to sign up. The schedule is out for this year's Movies on Maine. The series provides a chance to watch some familyfriendly flicks on the big screen at Heritage Park each Friday in September. It kicks off on September 5th with Moana 2, and you can see some of the other titles coming up. Each movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be on site. Red Bull Flug Dog is returning to Irving. As we first reported a while back on City Source, it will be at Levy Event Plaza on Saturday, September 13th. And you can see some of the fun we saw when Fluke was here in 2013. There are Flight Club tickets available now on the Red Bull website. Those $75 tickets get you reserved seating under a canopy, custom hat, and more. There'll also be a free admission option. Again, Fluke Talk on Lake Carolyn is September 13th, and we'll be telling you much more about it in the weeks ahead. Given the recent hot and dry weather, we have a reminder about the city's water restrictions. If your address ends in an odd number, irrigation is allowed on Sundays and Wednesdays. If your address ends in an even number, Tuesdays and Saturdays are your days to water. Irrigation is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. That's when evaporation rates are the highest. Those time of day restrictions continue through October 31st. More details at irvingtx.gov/wateryutilities. And we have another important note. During these hot summer months, Dallas County offers a free emergency AC window unit program for low-income residents who qualify. The number to call is 214-81919. Dallas County gives priority to those 60 and older, people with disabilities, and households with children aged five and under. Welcome to ICTN's Pets of the Week. We're with Egan Dobson from Irving Animal Services and Miss Meatloaf. >> Miss Meatloaf. >> Tell me about Miss Meatloaf. Kind of a sad story a little bit. >> Yeah. So, uh, Miss Meatloaf, she's 15 years old and she's about 20 lb. She did come from a home. She was owned for about 10 years before she was owner surrendered to us. But that doesn't stop her. She's still super sweet, super cuddly. She does love other animals and people and she's looking for her forever home. >> Now, because of Miss Meatloaf's size, we can see it. Does that require any special care or thought? >> Yeah. So, right now, um, she is on kind of a weight loss journey. Uh, she's on a special food to help with that, but poor girl, she breathes an air and gains a pound at this point. Her being more active will be good. Um, obviously a restricted diet when she's in a home would also help her. How's she coping with that kind of restricted diet? >> Yeah, she's not super happy about it. Uh but uh unfortunately she's so big she can't go in our regular cat area, so she gets the whole room to dedicated just to Miss Meatloaf. >> But definitely a lovable cat, just someone who would do well in a home that can give some extra care. >> Absolutely. Um she'll just kind of do her own thing just like any cat would. >> And we want to talk because there's so much coming up. You guys are very busy this month. Let's talk first about Clear the Shelters, an event that started in Irving, spread nationwide, and has really done well. Talk about the success you had last year at Clear Shelter. >> Absolutely. So, we're going on our 11th year of Clear the Shelter. And last year, we had 43 animals adopted just on that one day, which is pretty awesome. >> And this year, the specialist all month long discounted adoptions and then free adoptions on the 23rd. >> Yes, sir. >> So, on Clear the Shelters Day, what other special events will there be? So, we're going to have kind of a fun area for our dogs outside. You can also get free ID tags. There's been talk about a food truck, too. >> And then there is another special a mega adoption event regionwide. Tell me about that. >> Yeah, so it's a two-day event in Fort Worth hosted by North Texas Humane Society and Petco Love. And we're going to go out, we're going to bring 20some dogs, they got dogs, they have cats, they have critters. Adoption fees can range anywhere from $25 or less. and both our beginnable services and DFW Humane Society are participating in both events. So definitely a lot of opportunities this month. And what do you hope the outcome is at the end of August when you have all these campaigns? >> I I truly wish we could absolutely clear the shelter. I hope we have no animals available for adoption and everybody finds their perfect home. >> A great goal throughout the month of August here at Irving Animal Services. Thanks so much. >> And you can find the animal care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane. Check out the websites you see on the screen for more adoptable animals and to see the latest operating hours. Some Irving first responders just picked up big awards. On the next City Source, see the incredible moments that saved a man's life and learn more about his story of survival. And see some of the community members picking up honors at the annual Keep Irving Beautiful Awards. Those stories and much more next time on City Source. Here's how to connect with us and please make note of our new email address. It's ictn@ irervantx.gov. Our YouTube channel is youtube.com/the cityof Irving. We hope you will subscribe and hit that like button on the videos you watch and we always appreciate it when you leave us some positive comments. And you can look for updates on events and initiatives across the major social media platforms at the city of Irving. And that's it for this edition of City Source. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and we'll see you next time. Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TX gov app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual oneact play performance. >> They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, the hilarious farce by Michael Fra. Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flick, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring Dave Kornsweet and Rachel Brosahan. your actions. That's what makes you who you are. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares hosts a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. Are you here for an Okay, you're going to go right this way and you're going to make the parts right. >> Texas summers are a scorcher. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. >> We're providing AC's and box fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need of food pantries. We have food pantries all over. Irving is one has a high senior population but also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Urban Cares for this event. I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today so I came for her. I think it's a great opportunity for those that aren't able to afford a AC. You know he has been terrible this year. It really was a godsend. 300 AC window units and a 100 box fans were given to elders in need. >> Thank you. >> Recipients could then attend the senior expo held inside Irving Cares to learn about essential services. >> There's a number of different agencies in there that provide um targeted resources. >> It feels good. It feels good seeing people like u learning and getting to know about benefits and help that they could have. I loved it. They they was very informative. They told us, you know, what we can do, the resources they have, and then we got gifts as a bonus, >> gaining a little more than relief from the heat. The event succeeds in providing critical aid to local seniors. >> It is the right thing to do to give back. The city of Irving has always been very good and being very benevolent. It's just another way in which we're doing this this year to just to take care of our own and take care of those who meant something to us. >> Being able to help people right now when we see rents increasing, when we see home prices uh be being high here in the DFW area, man, we really can't do enough. >> It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart cuz I know it takes a heart of a lot of people to do this. Thank you for your service. >> Have a good one. >> Thank you. >> Irving Parks and Recreation Centers are playing it cool with their annual oneact play competition. No drama, just fun as the community enjoys some kid-friendly performances. When I grow up, I want to be an actor. So, I'm getting practice from this thing. >> Last year and the year before that, I did the the play because my mom thought it would be my good. I mean, the first one she thought it would be my good and I thought it was fun. So, I did it the second time and both of those times we won. So, I was just like, I think I want to have a bunch of fun this year, too. >> That's like a million words. That's got to be a record. Our first play that's going to be coming up is going to be Mustang and Simmeron and they're going to be performing The Lost Ruby. Basically, three kids that get sucked up into a black hole and they come into a jungle and a parrot and a pirate >> that sounds like a parrot >> find out that they stole their ruby and takes it from them. And then they're going through three trials. Get the Ruby back and all chaos goes and they have to try and figure out how to go back home in time for dinner. >> All right, teams. We need a plan, >> right? Let's use our greatest weapon. >> Oh, I know this one, guys. Teamwork. >> No, it's a monkey. >> Uh-huh. >> Oh, please don't tell me that monkey just meowed. The second play that's going to be coming up is going to be Lee and Northwest and they're going to be performing a twist of like a Cinderella story and it's going to be called the Golden Sneaker. >> I vow to marry the young man who can fit into this sneaker. Well, he must be able to show me the other. >> And then our last play is going to be the family showdown. It's basically two families go headtohead to win money for a college fund. For one point, which Disney movie has a talking snowman named Olaf? >> Frozen. I want time. >> They have been rehearsing for 6 to 7 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique >> where you could like meet up with people. And it's just a place to have fun. It's beneficial to come and show your support so the kids know that the whole community supports them and what they do and their dreams. Those kids always do a great job in those shows. Another great performance by an ensemble cast can be seen in the newest adaptation of Superman. James Gun tries his hand at a new Superman movie. And because of my love for the filmmaker, I went into this film cautiously optimistic, even though there hasn't been a good Superman adaptation since Smallville. No offense to Henry Caval, who did an amazing job with what he had to work with. And as I've said many times before, audiences are experiencing superhero fatigue, but I'm happy to say this film blew me away. Gun has revitalized the genre, especially for DC, and given us a Superman we can truly look up to. Luckily for everyone, this is not an origin story. The film begins with him as an established superhero in Metropolis for three years. While, as many of us know, also working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent, he's already dating Lois Lane, and Lex Luthther is on a mission to destroy him. This is not a retelling of what we've seen a hundred times before. Instead, this story addresses real world issues, struggling with your identity and acceptance in a world you're not from, and showing a vulnerable and humorous side to the man of steel we haven't seen before. The film stars David Corinwat, Rachel Broznahan, and Nicholas Holt, who are fantastic in their iconic roles. Hol is easily the best portrayal of Lex Luthther to date. And the chemistry between Corin Sweat and Broahan as Lois and Clark flies off the screen. Superman. He's not a man. He's an it. >> Gun has resuscitated the tired story and given life to this tale with a modern take told by a stellar cast, including a scene stealing dog. There is something brilliant about the fact that even though Gun can make his stars shine, the smallest role still stands out and brings value. Particularly his addition to Mr. terrific guy and hot girl who all sprinkle the right amount of comic relief. Like any good James Gun film, he brings a humor along with the heart. This Superman leads with kindness so much so that in the heat of battle, he will stop to save a squirrel. His desire to be accepted by society while staying true to his innate virtue tugs at your heart and inspires hope. Soar to theaters and see one of the best films of the year. James Gun Superman is an absolute mustsee. Superman is now showing. Check AMC Irving Mall and Alamo Draft House Cinema Lost Cleanest for Showtimes. While Superman soarses on screen in Mainst production of Noises Off, sardines fly on stage. The 1982 comedy gives us a look at theater behind the scenes. >> All these doors I shall never know. >> This is perfect. Noises Off is really one of the most beloved farces that have ever been written. >> As soon as you hear the line, I've heard of people getting stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. This is ridiculous. And then I want your arms through that window right there. Say no more. >> A hilarious show within a show. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. >> I can't open starve and answer the phone. I've only got one pair of face. Oh, no. And I take the sardines. No, no, no. I leave the sardines. No, I take the sardines. >> You leave the sardines and you put the receiver back. >> Oh, I put the receiver back. >> Lloyd is out in the audience as a director would be taking notes and watching everything as it happens. >> And off I go at last. >> Leaving the receiver. Come in, have a great time, laugh until your sides hurt. >> It's a no-brainer for a good time. It really is. >> Everyone look under their feet. >> Don't move their feet. >> Everyone going to be back exactly where they were. >> Pick up your feet one by one. It's kind of like reality television a little bit, getting to see what really goes on behind the scenes of stuff. You'll see it live on stage here at the Irving Arts Center. >> I tell you one thing, Vicki, >> what's next, Dad? >> When all around there is strife and uncertainty. What? >> There's nothing like a good oldfashioned plate of sardines. >> What did she say? >> A good oldfashioned plate. A good oldfashioned plate. What? >> Starings >> and >> in addition to comical plays, there are lots of fun things to do around the city. Levi Gomez or Manab about town shares his suggestions. It's a book, it's a movie, it's coming here to the West Irving Library. Celebrate the end of summer with the showing of the new Dogman at 2:30 on Tuesday, July 29th. see the film and work on some super crafts. Country headliner Billy Carrington comes to Toyota Music Factory on Friday, August 1st, he's joined by Kit Moore and Marlon Faki. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once these doors open on August 2nd, you'll find a treasure trove of books, music, movies, and games. The back to school sale takes place from 10:00 to 2, so be ready for some serious shopping. This special sale through the Friends of the Library is open to the public. Blending genres like soul, country, and pop, Teddy Swims is categorized by his soulful, raspy voice. His I've tried everything but therapy tour comes to Toyota Music Factory on August 7th at 8:00 p.m. Join a fun new book club for readers in third through fifth grade. The August 8th session features The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Discuss the book and do a fun craft starting at 4:30 here at the West Irving Library. Here at Southwest Park, you have a lot of options for fun. The 19th acre community park features sports fields, a playground, Irving's first football court, a spray park, walking trail, and workout equipment. And it's all recently renovated. Stop by anytime when the sun is shining. >> And that wraps up this episode of Irving Spotlight. Join us next time as we attend an event that is helping local young entrepreneurs learn how to get involved with the community and elevate their professional brands. And in the new Irving Eats, we see what's cooking at Jackson Texas Kitchen, one of the recent additions to the Toyota Music Factory. As always, tell us stories you'd like to see on the show. You can email us at icctnvex.gov, or connect with us on social media. So, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X and Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for tuning in, and have a great evening. For Irving Spotlight, I'm Susan Stevens. As summer heats up, so does the entertainment at Toyota Music Factory, including the launch of the summer night market series. The series offers an open air market with dozens of vendors. It's a lively evening experience celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Vendors sell everything from jewelry, clothing, and sports wear to a wide assortment of arts and crafts. >> And the whole point of this is really to help small businesses thrive in our economy. We want to make sure that we're giving people an opportunity to provide for their families and love what they do while they're doing it. >> I think it's a good exposure to our products itself. Not even if they're not buying, but at least Oh, I like your things. Christmas is right around the corner. The summer night market series continues July 26th, August 9th, and August 30th on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Admission is free. >> Breaking ground. >> To finally get here is just unbelievable. We're super excited. >> A massive new multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is coming to Mustang Park. Find out about some of the features. Going for gold. I wanted to to prove to myself that I could still do things like this. >> We can do anything we want to do. >> The Golden Sneaker Games attract older adults ready to show off their athletic skills. See the new competitions added this year. Plus, why all of these dogs are celebrating their birthdays on the same day now on City Source. Thousands of students get the supplies they need to start the school year on the right note at Supplies for Success. Hello and welcome to City Source. I'm Thomas Gandandy. That story is coming up later, but we begin with the start of construction for a new multigenerational aquatic and recreation center at Mustang Park. Leaders are calling this the largest recreational investment in Irving's history. We were there for the groundbreaking celebration. >> This is really going to propel us into the next phase of recreational services. >> There are pictures and words. >> It's modern. It's attractive. >> Most outstanding, awesome, >> shockingly enormous. >> All are fitting to describe what's coming to Irving's Mustang Park, but they don't capture the full story. This is something that Irving has never seen before. >> I think you'll be surprised at all that we've been able to pack into it. >> The Irving residents, as much as we've talked about it, they really have no idea what they're in store for. >> Now, we will be able to see it take shape on this land. The multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is becoming reality. This groundbreaking celebrates the start of construction. >> This is the largest single investment of a citizen amenity that we've ever made as a city. The first thing to notice will be the size. 127,000 square ft. >> So if you take the facility right behind you, which is our current Mustang center, that is 17,000 square ft. So not only double it, not only triple it, not only quadruple it, it's 7 and 12 times the size of the facility back here. >> Believe it's the largest municipal recreation facility in the metroplex when it gets finished. So, this is going to be a multi-purpose facility that has just about anything and everything that you would ever want to do. >> Inside there will be an aquatic center, gym, group fitness area, indoor track, party rooms, and so much more, >> an indoor golf simulator. We're going to have an outdoor turf field. >> I'm extremely excited about the senior component that we have that'll be on one end. It'll only be for seniors. The active senior area will feature game rooms, an outdoor gardening area, fitness space, and room for special programs. >> We wanted to bring everything together. So, we'll have an opportunity for a senior facility. We'll have an opportunity for a youth facility. Goes back to what the residents really wanted. >> This is going to be amazing experience for the community to have. >> This project at Mustang is part of a larger plan to elevate aquatics and recreation in Irving. Earlier this summer, the new Lee Aquatic Park with that eye-catching orange water slide opened. And construction is progressing on a new indoor pool at what will be renamed the Center Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or Spark. But on this day, the focus is on all that's coming to Mustang Park. >> It's going to enhance the quality of lives of people and give them an opportunity to create memories for a very long time. Construction is starting and this facility is scheduled to open in 2027. >> Excited for what's to come for the community. >> Yeah, and there will be a lot of construction in that area. Irving's new HB is being built directly across Interstate 635 from that rec center. Learn more about the overall vision to elevate aquatics and recreation at irvingtx.gov/playerving. The school year starts soon and the Irving Schools Foundation is making sure students are ready. Check out the mountain of backpacks that invited families turned out to receive at Irving High School. Supplies for Success is an annual project of the Irving Schools Foundation. A lot of people come together to make it work. Generous donors contribute money and supplies. Then volunteers stuff all of these backpacks before handing them out to families. It's always neat to see kids happy to get just the right one among all those options. The team have 6,500 backpacks ready to go. And that is another record. >> We're giving kids hope. Our heart and our volunteers hearts really show through and just how much we want our kids to feel happy, safe, and secure. And that's the biggest thing that they need to just start this school year off right. >> Along with receiving those backpacks, families could participate in a resource fair to learn more about programs in the community. And you can see a lot of City of Irving departments there, including the Irving Fire Department, a long-term partner in this initiative. The Irving Police Department has some reminders as the school year begins. Using handheld cell phones in active school zones is prohibited. Violations are considered a class C misdemeanor and may result in fines. Other reminders include watching your speed in active school zones and looking out for pedestrians. Police say it is a good time for parents to remind children to use sidewalks and only cross streets at designated crosswalks. All in the interest of safety. August 1st is the day animal shelters across the country celebrate Dogugust. Beyond celebrating doggy birthdays, the team at Irving Animal Services hopes it helps draw attention to a month-long adoption event. Watch to find out more about Dogugust and see how some puppies partied with pet safe treats. >> Happy birthday. >> We are celebrating dog which is the national birthday for all shelter dogs as we don't always know when their actual birthday is. >> We have a whole spread here on the table. A bunch of cakes and cupcakes that we'll be decorating and giving out to all the pups. It's nice to kind of get them out of their normal routine and do something special for them. >> Just gonna add a little bit of everything. >> Just a little light drizzle. >> I did bring out the wild caught herring for toppers. >> She's just gobbling them up. >> It's a surprise birthday party. They don't know what's coming. >> It's definitely going to be a good surprise and a nice time. >> So, yesterday I started kind of the production of baking. Put all the ingredients together. >> And now today you have some helpers here at the shelter. >> Yeah, I have Buffy and Willow here. They're two sisters. >> It does get a little messy. Oh my gosh, look at her. And as I said that, never a dull day, but it makes it exciting. That's for sure. >> Those are beautiful, right? >> Yeah, those are something. I would say after this, we are now booking appointments for kids birthday parties. >> Hi, my pretty girl. Hi, Aurora. This is a month all about animals, all about adoptions, and this is how we celebrate going forward. >> All right, awesome. Okay, sir. I knew he'd be a hit to it. >> August is our busiest month. We have Clear the Shelter, which happens the whole month of August, and then on the 23rd, everybody will be free to adopt on Clear the Shelter Day. >> Although it's busy, it's definitely our most rewarding month of the year. home. >> This is the reason we're in this industry. >> Say happy birthday. >> We get to love them for a little bit while they're here at the shelter until they get to find their forever home. So, anything we can do to make it special for them while they're here with us, we do. >> So, it's just a nice way to kind of give back to them and to celebrate them, >> give them all the love they can on this special day for them. All these dogs deserve all the love. Period. >> A lot of fun to be there for that. And we have more from Irving Animal Services later. Stick around for our pet of the week. Planning for Irving's next fiscal year is underway. City leaders on the budget team are looking for suggestions, feedback, and opinions on what should be considered in the next budget. Public input sessions are set for Thursday, August 28th, and Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for September 18th. Then the new fiscal year begins on October 1st. Learn more about the current budget at irvingtx.gov/ GV/budget. This next story is always one of our team's favorite events to cover. It's the Golden Sneaker Games hosted by the Heritage Senior Center. This year, there were a lot of new challenges to take on and opportunities to shine. >> Stance, knock. >> Hitting targets for growth. >> Shoot. >> Irving's golden sneaker games are back and bigger than ever. >> Grab your arrows. Archery is one of this year's new additions. >> Oh, nervous cuz I'm not very good at this. >> No, don't worry about it. The only thing you have to worry about is uh just a >> not shooting anybody. >> I do not know the technique yet, but I'm having fun. >> Awesome. Woo. These are the 30 lb bows, so they have to really pull it back. >> Oh, you have to have good upper body strength to pull the bows. Woo! >> I've decided to challenge myself. It's been nothing but great. >> Another new draw. One star cycling. >> I haven't done much riding since I moved to Irving. It was sort of a golden proof to myself that I still had it. >> Get a little exercise. All the good things in life. >> Darts. >> Rosie Ming is competing in the Golden Sneaker Games for the first time. >> She was one of those people who just started signing up for everything. >> You can do this. >> Our GoPro picked up how she kept herself motivated. Do not >> while pushing for the best time. It speaks to my competitiveness. >> Along with providing these challenges, >> you always pass on the left. >> Organizer David Martinez also wants to show off Irving attractions such as the city's trail system. >> No cars, >> a safe place to ride anytime. >> And they're like, "Oh, wow. This is back here." You know, sometimes some people say it takes courage to do things you don't normally do. Glad I did this. >> The Golden Sneaker Games are about more than strong bodies. >> You can use your mind, your brain. Timed team puzzlemaking is another new addition this year. >> It actually went pretty quick. >> Those activities join familiar favorites. >> We are playing miniature golf and I am defending my title from last year. >> Don't do it. Don't do it. >> The competition stays friendly and fun. >> Oh yes. On film. >> That's part of the games here. Just kind of um being funny and just, you know, not taking everything so super serious. >> Come on. Come on. Boom. >> This is great. Just to do stuff like this makes you feel so much better. I think David should give us a cart. >> Here on the pickle ball court, action can get more intense. >> Pretty competitive when uh the better players are on the court. >> It's very competitive, but I'm not in it for winning. I'm in it just to have fun. >> Carolyn Bordon figures she's the oldest player here. I played tennis way back 60 years ago. >> And pickle ball is giving her a way to stay athletic. >> Oh, I think it's important that you get out there and just keep at it no matter how old you are. >> I'm 78 years old, but I don't mind playing against younger guys because that way it helps me improve my game. >> Two weeks of competition. >> Woo! You guys are the real stars here. >> Wrap up with an awards banquet at the Heritage Senior Center. >> There she is. Even with medals and prizes at stake, competitors say they gain a lot more from all of these games. >> Self-righte, okay? I mean, and to to get out and enjoy the company. >> And it's good for my health. It means that I may be independent longer and that I can function and keep up with people who are younger than me. So, I'm not letting age define me. >> Really? >> We are still engaged in life and that we still have things to offer. >> We can do anything we want to do. We just have to get up there and try. >> Making a lasting impact for participants in Irving's Golden Sneaker Games. >> I am so thankful for the city of Irving to put on this for us because we just have a fantastic time. >> And congratulations. Awesome. >> Always fun to see them in action. And you saw David Martinez in that video. He is also organizing the 40th annual Miss Mature Irving Pageant. He's looking for participants. This is video from last year. Women aged 60 and better are encouraged to show off their talents, charm, and poise. Contact the senior center to sign up. The schedule is out for this year's Movies on Maine. The series provides a chance to watch some familyfriendly flicks on the big screen at Heritage Park each Friday in September. It kicks off on September 5th with Moana 2, and you can see some of the other titles coming up. Each movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be on site. Red Bull Fluke Dog is returning to Irving. As we first reported a while back on City Source, it will be at Levy Event Plaza on Saturday, September 13th. And you can see some of the fun we saw when Fluke was here in 2013. There are Flight Club tickets available now on the Red Bull website. Those $75 tickets get you reserved seating under a canopy, custom hat, and more. There'll also be a free admission option. Again, Fluke Talk on Lake Carolyn is September 13th, and we'll be telling you much more about it in the weeks ahead. Given the recent hot and dry weather, we have a reminder about the city's water restrictions. If your address ends in an odd number, irrigation is allowed on Sundays and Wednesdays. If your address ends in an even number, Tuesdays and Saturdays are your days to water. Irrigation is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. That's when evaporation rates are the highest. Those time of day restrictions continue through October 31st. More details at irvingtx.gov/watery utilities. And we have another important note. During these hot summer months, Dallas County offers a free emergency AC window unit program for low-income residents who qualify. The number to call is 214-8191909. Dallas County gives priority to those 60 and older, people with disabilities, and households with children age 5 and under. Welcome to ICTN's Pets of the Week. We're with Egan Dobson from Irving Animal Services and Miss Meatloaf. >> Miss Meatloaf. >> Tell me about Miss Meatloaf. Kind of a sad story a little bit. >> Yeah. So, uh, Miss Meatloaf, she's 15 years old and she's about 20 lb. She did come from a home. She was owned for about 10 years before she was owner surrendered to us. But that doesn't stop her. She's still super sweet, super cuddly. She does love other animals and people and she's looking for her forever home. >> Now, because of Miss Meatloaf's size, we can see it. Does that require any special care or thought? >> Yeah. So, right now, um, she is on kind of a weight loss journey. Uh, she's on a special food to help with that, but poor girl, she breathes an air and gains a pound at this point. Her being more active will be good. Um, obviously a restricted diet when she's in a home would also help her. How's she coping with that kind of restricted diet? >> Yeah, she's not super happy about it. Uh but uh unfortunately she's so big she can't go in our regular cat area, so she gets the whole room to dedicated just to Miss Meatloaf. >> But definitely a lovable cat. Just someone who would do well in a home that can give some extra care. >> Absolutely. Um she'll just kind of do her own thing just like any cat would. >> And we want to talk because there's so much coming up. You guys are very busy this month. Let's talk first about Clear the Shelters, an event that started in Irving, spread nationwide, and has really done well. Talk about the success you had last year at Clear Shelter. >> Absolutely. So, we're going on our 11th year of Clear the Shelter. And last year, we had 43 animals adopted just on that one day, which is pretty awesome. >> And this year, the specialists all month long discounted adoptions and then free adoptions on the 23rd. >> Yes, sir. >> So, on Clear the Shelters Day, what other special events will there be? So, we're going to have kind of a fun area for our dogs outside. You can also get free ID tags. There's been talk about a food truck, too. >> And then there is another special a mega adoption event regionwide. Tell me about that. >> Yeah, so it's a two-day event in Fort Worth hosted by North Texas Humane Society and Petco Love. And we're going to go out. We're going to bring 20some dogs. They got dogs. They have cats. They have critters. Adoption fees can range anywhere from $25 or less. and both our animal services and DFW Humane Society are participating in both events. So definitely a lot of opportunities this month. And what do you hope the outcome is at the end of August when you have all these campaigns? >> I I truly wish we could absolutely clear the shelter. I hope we have no animals available for adoption and everybody finds their perfect home. >> A great goal throughout the month of August here at Urbing Animal Services. Thanks so much. >> Thank you so much. >> And you can find the animal care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane. Check out the websites you see on the screen for more adoptable animals and to see the latest operating hours. Some Irving first responders just picked up big awards. On the next City Source, see the incredible moments that saved a man's life and learn more about his story of survival and see some of the community members picking up honors at the annual Keep Irving Beautiful Awards. Those stories and much more next time on City Source. Here's how to connect with us. And please make note of our new email address. It's ictn@ervanttx.gov. Our YouTube channel is youtube.com/the cityof Irving. We hope you will subscribe and hit that like button on the videos you watch and we always appreciate it when you leave us some positive comments. And you can look for updates on events and initiatives across the major social media platforms at the city of Irving. And that's it for this edition of City Source. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and we'll see you next time. Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TXV app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual oneact play performance. >> They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, The Hilarious Farce by Michael Fra. Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flicks, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring Dave Corweat and Rachel Broahan. your actions. That's what makes you who you are. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares hosts a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. Are you here for a hickey? Okay, you're going to go right this way and you're going to make the parts right. >> Texas summers are a scorcher. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. >> We're providing AC's and Box Fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need of food pantries. We have food pantries all over. Irving is one has a high senior population but also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Irving Cares for this event. I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today. So I came for her. I think it's a great opportunity for those that aren't able to afford a AC. You know he has been terrible this year. It really was a godsend. 300 AC window units and a 100 box fans were given to elders in need. >> Thank you. >> Recipients could then attend the senior expo held inside Irving Cares to learn about essential services. >> There's a number of different agencies in there that provide um targeted resources. >> It feels good. It feels good seeing people like um learning and getting to know about benefits and help that they could have. I loved it. They they was very informative. They told us, you know, what we can do, the resources they have, and then we got gifted the bonus, >> gaining a little more than relief from the heat. The event succeeds in providing critical aid to local seniors. >> It is the right thing to do to give back. The city of Irving has always been very good and being very benevolent. It's just another way in which we're doing this this year is to take care of our own, take care of those who meant something to us. >> Being able to help people right now when we see rents increasing, when we see home prices uh be being high here in the DFW area, man, we really can't do enough. >> It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart, cuz I know it takes a heart of a lot of people to do this. Thank you for your service. >> Have a good one. >> Thank you. >> Irving Parks and Recreation Centers are playing it cool with their annual one-act play competition. No drama, just fun as the community enjoys some kid-friendly performances. When I grow up, I want to be an actor. So, I'm getting practice from this thing. >> Last year and the year before that, I did the the play because my mom thought it would be my good. I mean, the first one she thought it would be my good and I thought it was fun. So, I did it the second time. And both of those times we won. So, I was just like, I think I want to have a bunch of fun this year, too. >> I know. >> That's like a million words. That's got to be a record. Our first play that's going to be coming up is going to be Mustang and Simmeron. And they're going to be performing The Lost Ruby. Basically, three kids that get sucked up into a black hole and they come into a jungle and a parrot and a pirate >> like a parrot >> find out that they stole their ruby and takes it from them. And then they're going through three trials to basically get the Ruby back and all chaos goes and they have to try and figure out how to go back home in time for dinner. >> All right, teams. We need a plan, >> right? Let's use our greatest weapon. >> Oh, I know this one, guys. Teamwork. >> No, a monkey. >> Uh-huh. >> Oh, please don't tell me that monkey just meowed. The second play that's going to be coming up is going to be Lee and Northwest and they're going to be performing a twist of like a Cinderella story and it's going to be called the Golden Sneaker. >> I vow to marry the young man who can fit into this sneaker. Well, he must be able to show me the other. >> And then our last play is going to be the family showdown. It's basically two families go headtohead to win money for a college fund. For one point, which Disney movie has a talking snowman named Olaf? >> Frozen. >> I want all the time. >> They have been rehearsing for 6 to 7 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique >> where you could like meet up with people and it's just a place to have fun. It's beneficial to come and show your support so the kids know that the whole community supports them and what they do and their dreams. Those kids always do a great job in those shows. Another great performance by an ensemble cast can be seen in the newest adaptation of Superman. James Gun tries his hand at a new Superman movie. And because of my love for the filmmaker, I went into this film cautiously optimistic, even though there hasn't been a good Superman adaptation since Smallville. No offense to Henry Caval, who did an amazing job with what he had to work with. And as I've said many times before, audiences are experiencing superhero fatigue, but I'm happy to say this film blew me away. Gun has revitalized the genre, especially for DC, and given us a Superman we can truly look up to. Luckily for everyone, this is not an origin story. The film begins with him as an established superhero in Metropolis for three years. While, as many of us know, also working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent, he's already dating Lois Lane, and Lex Luthther is on a mission to destroy him. This is not a retelling of what we've seen a hundred times before. Instead, this story addresses real world issues, struggling with your identity and acceptance in a world you're not from, and showing a vulnerable and humorous side to the man of steel we haven't seen before. The film stars David Corinwat, Rachel Broznahan, and Nicholas Hol, who are fantastic in their iconic roles. Hol is easily the best portrayal of Lex Luthther to date. And the chemistry between Corin Sweat and Broahan as Lois and Clark flies off the screen. Superman. He's not a man. He's an it. >> Gun has resuscitated the tired story and given life to this tale with a modern take told by a stellar cast, including a scene stealing dog. There is something brilliant about the fact that even though Gun can make his stars shine, the smallest role still stands out and brings value. Particularly his addition to Mr. terrific Guy Gardner and Hawk Girl who all sprinkle the right amount of comic relief. Like any good James Gun film, he brings a humor along with the heart. This Superman leads with kindness so much so that in the heat of battle, he will stop to save a squirrel. His desire to be accepted by society while staying true to his innate virtue tugs at your heart and inspires hope. Soar to theaters and see one of the best films of the year. James Gun Superman is an absolute mustsee. Superman is now showing. Check AMC Irving Mall and Alamo Draft House Cinema Lost Cleanest for Showtimes. While Superman soarses on screen in Mainstages production of Noises Off, sardines fly on stage. The 1982 comedy gives us a look at theater behind the scenes. >> All these doors I shall live. >> This is perfect. Noises Off is really one of the most beloved farces that have ever been written. >> As soon as you hear that, I I've heard of people getting stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. This is ridiculous. And then I want your arms. Look that window right there. Say no more. >> A hilarious show within a show. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. >> I can't open star days and answer the phone. I've only got one pair of plate. Oh, no. And I take the sardines. No, no, no. I leave the sardines. No, I take the sardines. >> You leave the sardines. And you put the receiver back. >> Oh, I put the receiver back. >> Lloyd is out in the audience as a director would be, taking notes and watching everything as it happens. >> And off I go at last. >> Saving the receiver. >> Come in. Have a great time. Laugh until your sides hurt. >> It's a no-brainer for a good time. It really is. >> Everyone look under their feet. >> Don't move their feet. >> Everyone will be back exactly where they were. >> Pick up your feet one by one. >> It's kind of like reality television a little bit, getting to see what really goes on behind the scenes of stuff. You'll see it live on stage here at the Irving Arts Center. >> I tell you one thing, Vicki, >> what's next, Dad? >> When all around is strife and uncertainty. What? >> There's nothing like a good oldfashioned plate of sardines. >> What did she say? >> A good oldfashioned plate. >> A good oldfashioned plate. What? >> Sardines and In addition to comical plays, there are lots of fun things to do around the city. Levi Gomez or Manab about town shares his suggestions. It's a book, it's a movie, it's coming here to the West Irving Library. Celebrate the end of summer with the showing of the new Dogman at 2:30 on Tuesday, July 29th. See the film and work on some super crafts. Country headliner Billy Carrington comes to Toyota Music Factory. On Friday, August 1st, he's joined by Kit Moore and Marlon Faki. The concert begins at 7 pm. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once these doors open on August 2nd, you'll find a treasure trove of books, music, movies, and games. The back to school sale takes place from 10 to 2, so be ready for some serious shopping. This special sale through the Friends of the Library is open to the public. Blending genres like soul, country, or pop, Teddy Swims is categorized by his soulful, raspy voice. His I've tried everything but therapy tour comes to Toyota Music Factory on August 7th at 800 PM. Join a fun new book club for readers in third through fifth grade. The August 8th session features the strange case of origami Yoda. Discuss the book and do a fun craft starting at 4:30 here at the West Irving Library. Here at Southwest Park, you have a lot of options for fun. The 19th acre community park features sports fields, a playground, Irving's first football court, a spray park, walking trail, and workout equipment. And it's all recently renovated. Stop by anytime when the sun is shining. And that wraps up this episode of Irving Spotlight. Join us next time as we attend an event that is helping local young entrepreneurs learn how to get involved with the community and elevate their professional brands. And in the new Irving Eats, we see what's cooking at Jackson Texas Kitchen, one of the recent additions to the Toyota Music Factory. As always, tell us stories you'd like to see on the show. You can email us at icctnvex.gov, or connect with us on social media. So, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X and Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for tuning in, and have a great evening. For Irving Spotlight, I'm Susan Stevens. As summer heats up, so does the entertainment at Toyota Music Factory, including the launch of the summer night market series. The series offers an open air market with dozens of vendors. It's a lively evening experience celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Vendors sell everything from jewelry, clothing, and sports wear to a wide assortment of arts and crafts. >> And the whole point of this is really to help small businesses thrive in our economy. We want to make sure that we're giving people an opportunity to provide for their families and love what they do while they're doing it. >> I think it's a good exposure to our products itself. Not even if they're not buying, but at least Oh, I like your things. Christmas is right around the corner. The summer night market series continues July 26th, August 9th, and August 30th on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Admission is free. >> Breaking ground. >> To finally get here is just unbelievable. We're super excited. >> A massive new multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is coming to Mustang Park. Find out about some of the features. Going for gold. I wanted to to prove to myself that I could still do things like this. >> We can do anything we want to do. >> The Golden Sneaker Games attract older adults ready to show off their athletic skills. See the new competitions added this year. Plus, why all of these dogs are celebrating their birthdays on the same day. Now on City Source. Thousands of students get the supplies they need to start the school year on the right note at Supplies for Success. Hello and welcome to City Source. I'm Thomas Gandandy. That story is coming up later, but we begin with the start of construction for a new multigenerational aquatic and recreation center at Mustang Park. Leaders are calling this the largest recreational investment in Irving's history. We were there for the groundbreaking celebration. >> This is really going to propel us into the next phase of recreational services. There are pictures and words. >> It's modern. It's attractive. >> Most outstanding, awesome, >> shockingly enormous. >> All are fitting to describe what's coming to Irving's Mustang Park, but they don't capture the full story. This is something that Irving has never seen before. >> I think you'll be surprised at all that we've been able to pack into it. >> The Irving residents, as much as we've talked about it, they really have no idea what they're in store for. >> Now, we will be able to see it take shape on this land. The multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is becoming reality. This groundbreaking celebrates the start of construction. >> This is the largest single investment of a citizen amenity that we've ever made as a city. The first thing to notice will be the size. 127,000 square ft. >> So if you take the facility right behind you, which is our current Mustang center, that is 17,000 square ft. So not only double it, not only triple it, not only quadruple it, it's 7 and 12 times the size of the facility back here. >> Believe it's the largest municipal recreation facility in the metroplex when it gets finished. So, this is going to be a multi-purpose facility that has just about anything and everything that you would ever want to do. >> Inside there will be an aquatic center, gym, group fitness area, indoor track, party rooms, and so much more, >> an indoor golf simulator. We're going to have an outdoor turf field. I'm extremely excited about the senior component that we have that'll be on one end. It'll only be for seniors. The active senior area will feature game rooms, an outdoor gardening area, fitness space, and room for special programs. >> We want to bring everything together. So, we'll have an opportunity for a senior facility. We'll have an opportunity for a youth facility. Goes back to what the residents really wanted. >> This is going to be an amazing experience for the community to have. >> This project at Mustang is part of a larger plan to elevate aquatics and recreation in Irving. Earlier this summer, the new Lee Aquatic Park with that eye-catching orange water slide opened. And construction is progressing on a new indoor pool at what will be renamed the Center Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or Spark. But on this day, the focus is on all that's coming to Mustang Park. >> It's going to enhance the quality of lives of people and give them an opportunity to create memories for a very long time. Construction is starting and this facility is scheduled to open in 2027. >> Excited for what's to come for the community. >> Yeah, and there will be a lot of construction in that area. Irving's new HEB is being built directly across Interstate 635 from that rec center. Learn more about the overall vision to elevate aquatics and recreation at irvingtx.gov/playerving. The school year starts soon and the Irving Schools Foundation is making sure students are ready. Check out the mountain of backpacks that invited families turned out to receive at Irving High School. Supplies for Success is an annual project of the Irving Schools Foundation. A lot of people come together to make it work. Generous donors contribute money and supplies. Then volunteers stuff all of these backpacks before handing them out to families. It's always neat to see kids happy to get just the right one among all those options. The team have 6,500 backpacks ready to go. And that is another record. >> We're giving kids hope. Our heart and our volunteers hearts really show through and just how much we want our kids to feel happy, safe, and secure. And that's the biggest thing that they need to just start this school year off right. >> Along with receiving those backpacks, families could participate in a resource fair to learn more about programs in the community. And you can see a lot of City of Irving departments there, including the Irving Fire Department, a long-term partner in this initiative. The Irving Police Department has some reminders as the school year begins. Using handheld cell phones in active school zones is prohibited. Violations are considered a class C misdemeanor and may result in fines. Other reminders include watching your speed in active school zones and looking out for pedestrians. Police say it is a good time for parents to remind children to use sidewalks and only cross streets at designated crosswalks. All in the interest of safety. August 1st is the day animal shelters across the country celebrate dog. Beyond celebrating doggy birthdays, the team at Irving Animal Services hopes it helps draw attention to a month-long adoption event. Watch to find out more about Dogugust and see how some puppies partied with pet safe treats. >> Happy birthday. >> We are celebrating dog which is the national birthday for all shelter dogs as we don't always know when their actual birthday is. >> We have a whole spread here on the table. A bunch of cakes and cupcakes that we'll be decorating and giving out to all the pups. It's nice to kind of get them out of their normal routine and do something special for them. >> Just going to add a little bit of everything. >> Just a little light drizzle. >> I did bring out the wild caught herring for toppers. >> She's just gobbling them up. >> It's a surprise birthday party. They don't know what's coming. >> It's definitely going to be a good surprise and a nice time. >> So, yesterday I started kind of the production of baking. Put all the ingredients together. >> And now today you have some helpers here at the shelter. >> Yeah, I have Buffy and Willow here. They're two sisters. >> It does get a little messy. Oh my gosh, look at her. And as I said that, never a dull day, but it makes it exciting. That's for sure. >> Those are beautiful, right? >> Yeah, those are something. I would say after this, we are now booking appointments for kids birthday parties. >> Hi, my pretty girl. Hi, Aurora. This is a month all about animals, all about adoptions, and this is how we celebrate going forward. >> All right. Awesome. Okay, sir. I knew he'd be a hit to it. >> August is our busiest month. We have Clear the Shelter, which happens the whole month of August, and then on the 23rd, everybody will be free to adopt on Clear the Shelter Day. >> Although it's busy, it's definitely our most rewarding month of the year. Oh, you I I think we're on the air. So, I passed out a letter that uh some of you have seen this, some of you haven't from Dart. This was sent out by the chair uh as we've gone through these negotiations over the last few months as far as giving a percentage of money back based on this ENY study and some of the other things. And I just wanted to put this on here to give us a little perspective to talk a little bit about where we're at as a city with DART. there was a lot of criticism that uh we hadn't the council hadn't been brought up to speed with what I knew or what we had talked about in different meetings. So, I wanted to make sure that that we were uh looking at this thing. I know that we had talked many times about the fact that we concerned about what we were getting our for our investment return that we were at 107 million and what what what were we getting as far as that goes? And we also were concerned that we had had several of our routes cut uh during CO and we've had uh some of the stuff that hadn't come back. The new 5% reduction actually cuts two more routes in the city of Irving. Uh two routes uh one route in Dallas and one route in Plano. So I just want people to be aware of where we're at um with that scenario. A couple of things. I'll try to get headed down the path the same direction while you all are taking a few minutes to read. You know, the city of Irving started, we were one of the original uh investors in Dart and we knew that that it was going to take some time to get uh down the road and make some things happen. So we, you know, we were working diligently and uh unfortunately a lot of the challenges came about in that one city uh always had the ability to control the board. And that's been one of the bones of contention that several of the mayors have had as well as several of the cities. And so one of the things we've tried to get through the legislature was better representation. So that you've got 13 cities and only one city really has the voice to agree to spend money to agree to routes to disagree. Now there were some majorities needed and some aspects of that. We've tried to get a supermajority for the budget so that we could make sure that we uh could could use the dollars. The thing that has always been interesting to me about Dart is the fact that they uh the board can can issue bond debt without going back to the cities and saying, "Look, we're going to issue a bunch of debt." Uh completely different from the way we operate as as an organization. If we're going to issue bond debt, we go out to the residents. We get the input from them. They make the decisions. We determine what we're going to do and what we're not going to do based upon their vote. Uh we may agree, we may disagree with what they agree on the ballot that they accept or or they reject, but we've never had that opportunity here. And there's billions of dollars worth of debt. And uh they continue to look at how they can spend even more. A lot of this the equipment is older. So, you know, they're looking at buying 400 buses or 300 buses or 500 buses uh or their new rail cars and things of that nature. And the reality of it is is what really gets used within our community. So Chris put together a team that looked and rode and had an idea. We had about what 2,000 people a day that across the city that ride all three modes of our our light rail, our heavy rail, and and our buses. Uh we we broke this down the other day just looking at and I'm just shooting round numbers, but we're spending about $300,000 a day that we're we're putting into the system. And uh the of that 2,000, we don't know if that's a person coming and going. They just count bodies. They don't count whether that it's the same body. And so you you may have 2,000 people riding it a day, but it may be a thousand people or it may be somebody that gets on a bus and then gets on a ra on a rail line. We may only be looking at 500 people that actually ride it a day. We don't know what those numbers are completely. So that's that's been one of our concerns is for that type of dollars we're we're investing. We really don't know how we're going to get our return. So this started us all talking about well let's get a study out so that we can determine what does it cost per ridership to ride the bus the light rail heavy rail and then let's determine how we can move forward with it. So the solution was uh that they engaged uh Ernest and Young to do a study and basically what they did was steel on the ground. So for example we we have a lot of steel on the ground. We have a light rail, we have a heavy rail and then we have the rail station for the TR. So all that was counted against us for for what we have. And the numbers came back. It was about Chris and and I were in a meeting and we were there was always meetings that we were in where they talked to either the city managers or dart board representatives or or mayors or all of us together at different things and they came back and basically said it was about a $90 million is what we were looking at we had spent. Well, then it went to Dart and it came back and they said, "Oh, Irving, you know, uh, for your writers and everything you have in your city, you really you need to pay us 123 million instead of at this at time of 2003 the 102 million. So you really you're getting $21 million worth of free stuff from us to which you know it was very it was almost insulting because we had one set of numbers and then all of a sudden there's another set and they can you know massage the numbers just like anybody can. So that that was very frustrating for us. So then we went to the legislature and we talked about uh how we could revamp the the board makeup to where one city didn't control it. We also talked about how we could get a percentage of of our penny back. Uh in the meantime, myself and Chris and others were called over to Dallas by Mayor Prom at that time and said, "We're going to we want to promote a 25% reduction." So, we all said, "Okay, well, we'll buy into that." So, we sent some letters out saying that's what we want to do. Well, then all of a sudden that individual uh the Dart representatives went and met with him and they ended up with a bunch of new stuff and all of a sudden they were okay with not the 25%. The other problem, you know, and I shouldn't blame anyone. The problem is you have a a very uh I won't say dysfunctional. You have a very much a board over there, a council that it's all about my area. if it doesn't affect my area, I don't or if I can get what I want from my area. So, trying to get them all on the same page of what they'll agree to or what they won't is like pulling teeth. So, uh several of us came together, Carolton Farmers Branch, Highland Park, University Park, Plano, and Irving, and we said, "Look," we sent a letter down to the legislature. We sent a letter to over to Michael Morris and said, "We really need to understand how we're spending our dollars." So we went through the whole legislative process and and uh we weren't we did not succeed. Uh we did send a letter also then when the special session came signed by the same of number of us saying put it on the special session because we wanted to see if there was any opportunity that we could actually get our information out there. Now my position has always been uh whether we get the 25% or the 5% or the 10% back has been more importantly can we get the writership that our residents need and so we had this discussion a few months ago and we had the staff go out and talk to VIA what would it take to provide the services for all the residents in the city of Irving and you were all here they talked about probably two zones they didn't know if they could do the one zone and it would be about 6 million a year. Chris, correct me on these numbers because I can get off. And so I I thought, well, here we go. That's an opportunity. If they'll give us some money back from DART, if we can get a few, you know, 5 10 million back, we can tell them, look, we don't need your buses. We don't need all that tearing up our streets. I mean, you can just, you can drive over here today when you leave. And you can see we repaved that street over there and resurfaced it about a year ago, year and a half ago. Or maybe it's been Dan, maybe it's been two years, I don't know. But anyway, within the last 36 months, it's all been redone. But you can tell exactly where the buses stop because now we've had to go in and replace them because of the weight of the buses tearing it up. So we said, just take your buses off our street. We'll work with VIA. They'll set everything up for us. They they had a real amazing plan that they put together. They have a whole different structure. They go to the hospitals, they go to the doctors, they go to the dentists, and they say, "Where do your clients live? How can we make sure your people get here?" Which I thought was pretty ingenious. Let's try to build wrership. So, uh, but we we didn't succeed at that. And we've had a lot of angst back and forth amongst us. And and then there was this 25 or this 5% that they were going to give back which is going to cost the cost them some dollars. And then they did something they'd never done before. They had a route study change hearing and a fair increase hearing both at the same time. So now you've got people that are going to lose their route and you've got people that the fair is going to be raised. First time that's ever been done. Usually you have an you have public input on the fair separately and the route separately. Well, as you if you're affecting two different groups of people, you're going to have more people speaking. And then the frustration of all of it. And this is what really hit me hard the other day. And really this letter really bothered me because I look to me this looks like either you do what I say or or you can't. And to say that I But anyway, what really hit me hard the other day was I w I there was four of us that used to be on the the finance team. So we brought forward that as we look at the finances we had extra cash. Let's do the same thing that the cities do. Let's cap the amount of excess cash that we or cash that we have. Not excess the cash we receive. Not saying excess to to 4% just like or three three and a half% just like the cities have to do. Oh no. Everything broke loose when we tried to put a few bucks away and oh my the world was coming to an end. So all four of us got kicked off of that committee because we had talked about saving. Well, now they're trying to reduce it by 5% which is a big hit to the organization. So I go to the meeting and I'm not on the finance committee anymore. So I walk in for a regular meeting and the the the discussion has been every board member is allowed to spend $6,000 on travel and and expenses. And that's something Doug Kbach, who's here with me today, he's also partially our representative Doug, he uh he led the charge because we had people that were spending 50 and $60,000 a year on travel all over the country, not this country, all countries. And so we put the we put a program in place less than 24 months ago. And because a couple of the chair and the vice chair spent more than their than their 6,000, they decided that they were going to raise it to $8,000. Now, there we had the ability within there for them to bring their receipts forward and we would we would pay them. And Doug, who voted against this, and I who voted against it, as did the two Plano representatives, said, "We'll agree to pay you your money. You spent it." But instead, they raised the rate to 8,000. So now they they increased everybody's six 15 16 people's pay uh travel by $2,000. And we finish that meeting and we go out into our open session and what do we see? People in wheelchairs, people who are blind, people are worried about they have scared these people so bad that we're going to take their routes away from them and we're going to raise their ticket prices. But in the morning they didn't think a thing of increasing their money to fly around the country. Now I have a hard time working in a situation like that and I get very very upset about it. I've you know we the way we do money around here is night and day from the way they do money. Chris has been involved. He's seen a lot of these different things. This has gotten to a point where when we started our concerns about this four years ago in 2000, we were putting 76 million and I apologize. I'm I get frustrated and I'm not as fast and as as I used to be in my old age, but in 2020 we were putting 76,775,000. That was the first time we went to the legislature. Last year in 2024, we put in 107,832,000. So in the four years we've been trying to get this cleaned up, we've put in we're putting in another $31 million, almost a third of what we put in the first 40 years to get us to the 70 million. And that's what my heartburn is, is how do we get the best return on our investment? So, I've met I've met with other city man uh the other last week I had dinner with uh the mayor of uh Garland talked or of uh uh Grand Prairie and he talked about the dollars that that he spends about 8 million a year to have his services. Then then the other night I ran into the mayor of Arlington at another sister cities event and he was talking about the fact that they spend $12 million a year and they have autonomous vehicles that move their people around. They just had over the 100,000th rider on their system within their urban center within their sports facility. Now what are we talking about earlier is parking in the urban center. What if we had an autonomous vehicles that could go through the urban center and move people around so they didn't have to drive their car? They could get from a parking lot to another parking lot. But whenever we talk about these type of things, and I should have Doug up at the microphone in case he he can correct if I'm doing anything crazy, but whenever we've talked about these ideas about innovation and types things of that nature, we've been told, "Well, that's that's pie in the sky. that's we want to let somebody else prove that it's not worth us doing it. So now we're getting ready to put together the the bonus for the director of the facility. Okay. So each year she gets a salary then she gets a pretty good bonus. I won't say the numbers. Nowhere in that 10, five, 10 items for her is increase in writership or finding outside funding. I mean, if we're not going to increase the writership, then what what what's our deal? Why are we spending all this money? Number one. And number two, why wouldn't they go after federal money, state money, local money? I mean, we do that as a city. We just got $2 million from the through the parks fund for for trails. DART needs money for trail money, too. Did they ask for it? They're too busy fighting us because they don't want to share the dough and they don't want to work with us. So, my frustration has gotten maybe boiled over into this arena where it shouldn't. Uh, and I may be short with some of you when I shouldn't be, but I've I've just not seen this kind of waste of money when I see what we go through and I see our budget. And so, and then to get a letter like this that basically says if I agree that they're going to give some money back that I can't go to the legislature next year. That that to me that's, you know, that I it's disingenuous. So, I wanted to make sure you all had some content context to what my concerns are. And one more thing, I didn't bring my book with me that I was supposed to bring, but I was digging through the garage the other day cleaning it, and I found the notebook that has all the rightway that we gave to Dart in order to build the Orange Line. No other city, to my knowledge, has given the rightway. Dan, correct me on this if you >> No other city has gone out and purchased or >> the how many >> Help me out here in case I don't want to. >> Yeah, it should be around 38 parcels plus we redesigned and rebuilt Lake Carolyn Parkway to accommodate the rail that goes down the middle of the urban center. >> So we spent about 80ome million dollars inflation wise. Then then when it came time for Betterments, they said, you know, we said, "Look, we really don't want that chain link fence. We want chain link vinyl chain link fence." Well, that's an upcharge. Well, you know, through the urban center, we don't want granite. We got buildings all around here. We want embedded track. That's an upcharge. The the steel or the the power units or we had a six-foot enclosure, still left two foot sticking out. We had them raise it to eight foot. So we spent 26 or 27 million on those betterments which were not decorative betterments. They were just improvements to what we already had. And then we still needed did not be able to pay any more cash after we'd spent over a hundred million. And we had a few other things we wanted done like the cantonaries to be powdercoated instead of just steel. So we foregone for went we did not build I forgot what that word is. We did not build three stations. 75 million. 25 million each station. We just built one so far. But there's one that'll be out by the Texas Stadium site and one that'll be where the BNSF and Yeah. So, keep me straight. Dan, you were around. So, we didn't get any credit when they started looking at what we did for what we've already spent and what we've already given. And so, and where I'm going with that is the silver line started out at a $900 million project. My Doug, you're shaking your head right. $900 million project. You know what it's going to end up at? Two billion. Two billion. and they decided that everybody should have betterments. So you have one city that's getting a decorative arch put on their bridge for in excess of $30 million. Now they're paying part of that, but everybody else everything we wanted we paid for. Land we gave. So, I just want you guys to have an understanding cuz you'll hear that I'm a terrible person that I'm not playing ball with them and they're frustrated with me and but I'm damn frustrated with them. Our citizens, first of all, deserve appropriate transportation. There should not be someone that needs to go to dialysis that has to sit in a van for four, five, six hours. There should not be someone who has to go to the grocery store or the doctor or a bank in the city of Irving. And by removing the the routes that they've removed, they'll only send paratransit out within so many feet of a of a of a station. So if they remove the station, it even makes it tougher for that individual to be able to get that service. And I haven't even talked about the problems because it probably Doug will probably I mean we've had issues with well it was it was in the paper so I guess I can say we've had issues with our paratransit drivers and how they treated some of our people and we've had well I can't talk about the other one but anyway there's there's issues like this and it just seems like it falls on deaf ears. out tomorrow. We got a full day of me listening to all this fantastic information and budget that they're going to be talking about. So, I'm getting wound up already. So, I apologize to all of you, but it's just getting very very frustrated on my perspective. I wanted to make sure that you saw this letter. I'll be more than happy if any of you have any any thoughts uh on it. Uh please get with me. Uh if you think I'm wrong in in what I'm uh looking at it, please please tell me. You know, I may be ch a little bit uh jaded because of my frustration. But uh we're uh going to have budget tomorrow and we're going to talk about all these different things. But one of the things we're not going to talk about is is how how we're spending money. >> Yeah. Um I feel I feel for you. I feel the same way. Uh, did your money the total include the money that we had to pay to get access across the airport DFW when we brought the orange line in? The remember that we there was a there was a piece of property there that we had to pay for the access to get onto DFW airport property for the Orange Line. >> Yes, sir. We had to that that had to get condemned and we had to pay the damages to that. >> Do you remember how much that was? Not. It's It's a lot of money. I don't remember. >> Yeah. You know, that's the thing. That's the kind of stuff that people don't realize that's happening with this relationship with Dart. Uh, you know, y'all may remember when Miss Lee came and I and she was talking about the prototype bus stops. Remember that? And I asked her the question, who decided that Irving doesn't get one? Dallas got them, Richardson got them. And I asked her who made that decision, and she promised to get back to me. I ain't heard from her yet, you know. So, yeah. Um, I know you take a lot of heat, but I appreciate you fighting for our city because most citizens don't realize, you know, basically how we are being, you know, what by Dart. Um, you know, they took a lot of routes from us, you know, and uh, but for the amount of money that we give Dart, no, I don't think we get the return on our investment. >> Luis, >> so just want to follow up. I totally agree with what Dennis uh, says. Obviously, you do a lot of work there that goes on notice and it it really seems like you're dealing with an organization that exists to perpetuate itself and not necessarily to serve based on you know the demands of residents. it re there's some comments here that talks about you know uh the investment in billions in infrastructure uh will be rendered useless essentially in this letter and to some extent the technology that that we're going to have soon 10 20 years from now is going to make a lot of this obsolete now with technology we can as we were exploring with via uh there's options to have routes that change based on demand somebody calls the self-driving whatever on the phone and and that that that vehicle shows up, there's no need for parking, right? There's no need for routes. There's no need for this very expensive infrastructure. Um, and this is something where, you know, to the extent that residents are in need and the city might step up to to help make sure that everybody's serviced, that seems like a reasonable thing. Uh but this whole system it seems like we're sustaining a dinosaur uh that is uh way behind uh the times and that will ultimately you know ties up our dollars for transportation and we just missed a wonderful opportunity to be ahead of the curve and we'll have to figure out how we how we go about it and if we whenever we propose something different there's the scare oh you guys want to make sure that poor people can never leave their homes ever or something like that and it's just very disingenuous. is that they uh use those tactics of emotional manipulation to keep this this scheme going which is not serving our residents like it should and like it was originally intended to. So, you know, I appreciate all your efforts. >> Thank you. Well, and again, I I we all had the best high highest hopes that this would work for us, but you can't use 40-year technology to your point, Luis. It's, you know, things are changing every day and and uh to just it's, you know, we timed the routes. It What was it to get from Valley Ranch down to here? >> I'm going to have to look it up. It was like an hour. >> Yeah, I think it was an hour. >> It was like I was thinking it was like 68 minutes or something like that. >> But the the average trip time, Dan, do you recall what the average trip time was? It was like an hour and 20 minutes, I believe, for >> I'll see if I can find it. >> Okay, thank you. >> So, and again, you know, we don't have to be exact, but but the point being that they said, "Well, we'll just put more buses out there." Well, it doesn't make any difference if there's a bus that comes at 8, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45. If it still takes an hour to get there, it's not going to be any different. You just, you know, it still takes the same amount of time to get there. So there's so you got more of them running empty then because anyway never mind Luis >> and I mean just for the record I grew up uh in Europe using public transportation almost every day of my life and it wasn't like this it worked a lot in uh a lot better and we're far from far from that and just the the design of the city there's not enough density to justify this technology there's there's there's no point so um you know I appreciate all you and whatever it is that we can do to try to steer things in the right direction. Um, that's definitely the way to go. >> And I think we'll have, you know, future discussion of of where we're going to go. You know, we have, we've talked a little bit about there's pullout elections and there's other things we can do, but the reality is we have to look at the financial situation and how we work through all that because uh, and that's that's been my biggest concern is if I was just hoping that we could get 5 10 million bucks back and then we could take care of our residents. that would that was all I wanted out of it. I could really care less about all the if we're going to get 25% or something. Don't get me wrong, I'd like it, but for right now, I'd like to at least know that the people that need it. And so, I wanted to say have this on here. I want to talk about the letter. I wanted to share my perspective because what I don't want happening is people out there saying, "Oh, you know, the mayor Irving, he's a bad guy. He doesn't want to help people or he doesn't like people or he doesn't understand it." It's not that at all. I want I want more. I want it done and I want it done right. So >> your your times, mayor, if I may. >> Yeah. >> To answer your question, um 41% of the trip and this is 229. That takes you from the Heritage Station all the way up to um the northern part of the ranch up there. 41% of the trips are between 40 and 80 minutes. The average on that route is 60, but 27% of them are over 80 minutes. So, I mean, don't get me wrong, there's it can be depending upon the day how it can take me 45 minutes to get here or take me 20. But that's the beauty of ways. You you put it in there and you find out is there traffic backing up on Loop 12, I can come that way. Or is there traffic on 161? I could come that way. So, anyway, all right. Thank you all very much. I appreciate it. Uh, please read the letter. It says that they want us to have a response to them by the end of August. So, we'll probably have a chance to talk about this again. >> The Well, that's the thing. They they tried to they wanted to pass legislation that didn't allow elected officials to sit on. I'm the only elected official. As elected official, I don't get paid. They get but the rest of them are are residents and they get paid. >> So I do it for free. >> All right. Want to do the regular agenda next, Chris, or you got anything? >> Okay, we'll take a 10-minute break and then we'll come back and hit the regular agenda. Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TXGV app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual one-act play performance. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, The Hilarious Farce by Michael Fra Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flicks, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring David Corwl and Rachel Broznahan. >> Your excellence, that's what makes you who you are. Hello everyone, welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares hosts a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. >> Are you here for AC? >> Okay, you're going to go right this way and you're going to make the right >> Texas summers are a scorcher. I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. We're providing AC's and box fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need in food pantries. We have food pantries all over. Irving is one has a high senior population that also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So, it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Irving Cares for this event. >> I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today, so I came for her. I think it's a great opportunity for those that aren't able to afford a AC. You know, heat has been terrible this year. It really was a godsend. >> 300 AC window units and 100 box fans were given to elders in need. >> Thank you. >> Recipients could then attend the senior expo held inside Irving Cares to learn about essential services. There's a number of different agencies in there that provide um targeted resources. >> It feels good. It feels good seeing people like um learning and getting to know about benefits and help that they could have. >> I loved it. They they was very informative. They told us, you know, what we can do, the resources they have, and then we got gifted the bonus, >> gaining a little more than relief from the heat. The event succeeds in providing critical aid to local seniors. >> It is the right thing to do to give back. The city of Irving has always been very good and being very benevolent. It's just another way in which we're doing this year is to take care of our own, take care of those who meant something to us. Being able to help people right now when we see rents increasing, when we see home prices uh be being high here in the DFW area, man, we really can't do enough. >> It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart >> cuz I know it takes a heart of a lot of people to do this. >> Thank you for your service. >> Have a good one. >> Thank you. Irving Parks and Recreation Centers are playing it cool with their annual one-act play competition. No drama, just fun as the community enjoys some kid-friendly performances. When I grow up, I want to be an actor. So, I'm getting practice from this thing. Last year and the year before that, I did the the play because my mom thought it would be my good. I mean, the first one, she thought it would be my good and I thought it was fun. So, I did it the second time and both of those times we won. So, I was just like, I think I want to have a bunch of fun this year, too. >> That's like a million words. That's got to be a record. Our first play that's going to be coming up is going to be Mustang and Simmeron. And they're going to be performing The Lost Ruby. Basically, three kids that get sucked up into a black hole and they come into a jungle and a parrot and a pirate >> that sounds like a parrot >> find out that they stole their ruby and takes it from them. And then they're going through three trials to basically get the Ruby back and all chaos goes and they have to try and figure out how to go back home in time for dinner. >> All right, teams. We need a plan, >> right? Let's use our greatest weapon. >> Oh, I know this one, guys. Teamwork. >> No, it's a monkey. >> Uh-huh. >> Oh, please don't tell me that monkey just meowed. The second play that's going to be coming up is going to be Lee and Northwest and they're going to be performing a twist of like a Cinderella story and it's going to be called the Golden Sneaker. >> I vow to marry the young man who can fit into this sneaker, but he must be able to show me the other. >> And then our last play is going to be the family showdown. It's basically two families go headto-head to win money for a college fund. For one point, which Disney movie has a talking snowman named Olaf? >> Frozen. I want time. >> They have been rehearsing for 6 to 7 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique >> where you could like meet up with people and it's just a place to have fun. It's beneficial to come and show your support so the kids know that the whole community supports them and what they do and their dreams. Those kids always do a great job in those shows. Another great performance by an ensemble cast can be seen in the newest adaptation of Superman. James Gunn tries his hand at a new Superman movie. And because of my love for the filmmaker, I went into this film cautiously optimistic, even though there hasn't been a good Superman adaptation since Smallville. No offense to Henry Caval, who did an amazing job with what he had to work with. And as I've said many times before, audiences are experiencing superhero fatigue, but I'm happy to say this film blew me away. Gun has revitalized the genre, especially for DC, and given us a Superman we can truly look up to. Luckily for everyone, this is not an origin story. The film begins with him as an established superhero in Metropolis for three years. While, as many of us know, also working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent, he's already dating Lois Lane, and Lex Luthther is on a mission to destroy him. This is not a retelling of what we've seen a hundred times before. Instead, this story addresses real world issues, struggling with your identity and acceptance in a world you're not from, and showing a vulnerable and humorous side to the man of steel we haven't seen before. The film stars David Corinwat, Rachel Broahan, and Nicholas Holt, who are fantastic in their iconic roles. Hol is easily the best portrayal of Lex Luthther to date. And the chemistry between Corinat and Broahan as Lois and Clark flies off the screen. Superman. He's not a man. He's an it. >> Gun has resuscitated the tired story and given life to this tale with a modern take told by a stellar cast, including a scene stealing dog. There is something brilliant about the fact that even though Gun can make his stars shine, the smallest role still stands out and brings value. Particularly his addition to Mr. Terrific Guy Gardner and Hot Girl who all sprinkle the right amount of comic relief. Like any good James Gun film, he brings a humor along with the heart. This Superman leads with kindness so much so that in the heat of battle, he will stop to save a squirrel. His desire to be accepted by society while staying true to his innate virtue tugs at your heart and inspires hope. Soar to theaters and see one of the best films of the year. James Gun Superman is an absolute mustsee. Superman is now showing. Check AMC Irving Mall and Almo Draft House Cinema Lost Cleanest for Showtimes. While Superman soarses on screen, in Mainstages production of Noises Off, sardines fly on stage. The 1982 comedy gives us a look at theater behind the scenes. >> All these doors I shall live. >> This is perfect. Noises Off is really one of the most beloved farces that have ever been written. >> As soon as you hear the line, I've heard of people getting stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. This is ridiculous. And then I want your arms through that window right there. Say no more. >> A hilarious show within a show. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. >> I can't open starve and answer the phone. I've only got one pair of plates. Hello. And I take the sardines. No, no, I leave the sardines. No, I take the sardines. You >> leave the sardines. And you put the receiver back. >> Oh, I put the receiver back. >> Lloyd is out in the audience as a director would be, taking notes and watching everything as it happens. >> And off I go at last. >> Leaving the receiver. Come in, have a great time, laugh until your sides hurt. >> It's a no-brainer for a good time. It really is. >> Everyone look under their feet. >> Don't move their feet. >> Everyone will be back exactly where they were. >> Pick up your feet one by one. It's kind of like reality television a little bit, getting to see what really goes on behind the scenes of stuff. You'll see it live on stage here at the Irving Art Center. >> I tell you one thing, Vicki, >> what's that, Dad? >> When all around is strife and uncertainty. What? >> There's nothing like a good oldfashioned plate of sardine. >> What did she say? >> A good oldfashioned plate. >> A good oldfashioned plate. What? >> Starings >> and >> in addition to comical plays, there are lots of fun things to do around the city. Levi Gomez, our man about town, shares his suggestions. >> It's a book, it's a movie, it's coming here to the west. >> Okay, we'll get back on track here. We're going to we'll go through the regular agenda. Items two and three are approval of the minutes from Thursday, July 10th. Item number four is ordinance amending ordinance number 202410996 providing budget adjustment number five to the 2024 2025 fiscal year budget. Item number five is a resolution approving an amended and reinstated interlocal agreement for security and peace officer officer services between the city of Irving and the Irving Independent School District to maintain the school of resource officers program at IISD campuses. I I have some questions about >> Yeah. Six is also uh uh providing uh resource uh officers at the uh Carolton Farmers Branch. >> Mark. >> Uh yes sir. >> Hi Chief. I had a few questions. Um, so, uh, my understanding is like so Capel ISD they they provide their own officers. Is that right? Is it their is it the Capel ISD police force or do they reimburse us? >> Okay. And it and so >> I'm sorry. Is it's the Capel Police Department who has their police officers in their schools. >> Okay. >> That in our city. >> Okay. And is Irving and Carolton Farmers Branch? They have their own police forces too. >> Uh do they have so? Yeah. So the schools in the Carolton Farmers Branch School District, >> th those respective police departments uh manage those schools. Carolton schools, Farmers Br, the CFB schools and Farmers Branch or the Farmers Branch Police Department, CFB schools and Irving are the are the Irving Police Department. >> Okay. And um so the uh we we've talked before about um I guess um um scaling back the contributions from the city for for the the police officers that the city provides. Is that part of the resource officer or is that something different? >> Well, the current plan is to in to try to recover the true cost of what our officers are doing in the schools. So what we've seen is an escalation of um the um the aotments. we first started, they were only paying 50% of salary and benefits. And a year and a half ago or two years ago, I advised them that we were going to try to at least get to 70% over the next couple of years. So this year, you see it's going up to 60% next year 65 and then following year 70. Um still doesn't it's not total cost recovery because this is only salary and benefits. It does not account for equipment, does not account for overtime. Um the statement I did make was though I do not have any plans to increase the size of the school resource program. >> Okay. >> The number of officers that we have now are the number of officers that I intend to keep there because there's a lot of officers that I'm putting into the school resource program especially in light of House Bill three that now requires school districts to pro provide security on their campuses. Is is is this something that you like having your own officers in these schools as opposed to like the school districts providing their own officers completely by themselves? 100%. >> I would I would rather have be able to have uh to deploy these officers in other places. I'll put it to you like that. >> Okay. Um, and I guess because because these officers are deployed to the school districts, they're not they're not available to you for other services. >> No, sir. They they work uh the entire school year and then because of that, you you you know that we have an enormous amount of training that police officers have to to go through. I myself had to had to go through a mandatory training. Why you didn't see me last council meeting. Um, and what happens is because they they have to be in the schools during the school years during the summer, we have to fit in all their mandatory training in the summer and they help with most all of our um summer programming. So, a school resource officer um almost like a teacher, those of you who know or married to teachers like I am know that there are no days off during school year. And so, we have to try to cra So, I don't I don't have them. I don't effectively get to get to use these officers outside of their mission. >> Okay. All right. Thank you. I'd like the item these items to be um voted on separately tonight. >> Okay. It's okay. I will pull these two to vote on separately. Item number seven is a resolution approving a community funded agreement between the city of Irving and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, to provide funding for the Thomas Jefferson Park renovation project. Item number eight is resolution approving a contract with Nema 3 Electric, Inc. in the amount of $346,764 for the Northwest Park phase 2 lighting project. Item number nine is resolution awarding a contract to McMone uh contracting LLP LP in the amount of 10,4 56 53,185.38 for the Texas Plaza extension and the 48 in uh Jameson waterline relocation project. Mayor, council, I'm gonna have David Spring, our project manager, come up and give that presentation for us. >> So, I think since we're spending 10 million, we should look at it. >> Now, you get to learn about the Jameson line and where it comes. >> Okay. >> Brings water to both us and Grand Prairie. Number nine. Good afternoon, Mayor Council. David Springov, engineering manager, CIP. Uh, this is the Texas Plaza Extension and 48 in Jameson water supply line relocation project. Just to orient you, here's old former Texas Stadium site, Loop 12, State Highway 114. Here's the signature bridge, and this is Texas Plaza. And this is our uh road proposed roadway. So uh we're connecting Signature Bridge to Texas Plaza Road. It's going to be a 37 foot backto-back wide concrete roadway. It's approximately 1500 linear feet. Uh we're going to improve the storm drainage system along the way. Uh we're going to relocate the 48 in diameter Jameson water lines. It's approximately 400 linear feet uh with pre-cast uh concrete cylinder pipe. Uh bids were received on July 18th. We're up for award today. We received only one bid uh from McMahon Contracting. Uh they were the lowest responsive and responsible 10,453,85.38. The funding is as follows. Uh water improvement bond little over 2 million. Centary sewer bond fund about 11,800. street uh improvement bond money a little over seven million and gateway development bond funds 1.3 million. So this was uh 26 the bid came in at 26% um below our estimate of one uh was 14 million total for the water line and the uh roadway. So McMahon will be the prime and their subcontract doing the uh Jameson water line is um North Texas contracting. So McMahon has experience in slipline paving operations and and traffic control and they have the necessary equipment and the personnel to do this uh type of work. Uh so construction is expected September 2025. Of course this uh water line's got to be fabricated. So uh we're estimating September 2025 of um installation completion. Completion would be 400 540 days which approximately 18 months. Uh so that would be an estimated completion of February 2025. So this uh this this is the again the Texas Stadium site. This is the proposed roadway. Uh the light blue line is the existing Jameson line. So it crosses 114 over here. So the part that we're building is from right where the end of this enc casement here is at loop 12 going this way to the east and then connecting back up here. So, we can only really tie the Jameson line in between the months of November and March because it's owned by both Grand Prairie and Irving. And uh they need the water the water line can only be shut down for the tie in at at very short segments of time. And uh that's the uh the time frame to do that of the turn to to tie it in. I estimate that once the line gets fabricated that we would uh build the water line first and then and then the road. So the road is 37 foot wide. It's at grade about 600 ft here. Comes down off the signature bridge down and it climbs back up here at Texas Plaza. So we can stripe it anyway we want. Basically probably going to be streted or we could stripe it as a three-way um three-lane. Any questions? David. Yeah, I'm a little new around here. Is this uh part of a a master plan for that Texas Stadium site or if something else happens in the future, we're going to have to move this road again or or what's uh I really the way we constructed the way we constructed it the the grade paving or or concrete that's basically that have to be removed. But the bridges where they go down and hit, that will be permanent. That will remain because those are the access points into the property. But that 600 feet he was talking about, right? The developer doesn't want that. He'll have to tear it out and do where he wants to be. >> This is the 600 feet at grade. Uh yeah, you could you could, you know, it's we're only making it 37 foot wide. We didn't want to make it wider than that in case it's in case in in the case it is throwaway. I mean, I guess you could realign the road, you know, coming off off of this way and this way or vice versa, >> but the main cost is going to be the bridges that we're building to go out there and land into the at grade portion and that will remain. >> Okay. >> So, yes, there is some flexibility there for sure for the future development and but but as Romero said, Romero, I'm sorry, Orlando said, wow, Romero started this, I apologize, Orlando, as Orlando said, the ramps coming down will be permanent. I think one of the greater functions of this is going to be that we finally get to start using our bridge to nowhere to actually be functional and start using because right now it's just the big architectural piece up in the sky and we've been waiting for text to get off that property from their lease and using that as a construction staging site for all their projects most recently the Irving interchange. So now that that has been vacated we can now move forward in getting this done. >> And who's going to use this road? I I do believe you're going to get a number of folks coming in that are going to be approaching it from Texas Plaza that will then you have the apartment complexes that are right there. You have a number of the new housing units that are right there. I can see a number of uh UD uh folks potentially using it as well. So, I believe that it will get used. Having lived over there for five years, there's definitely a need for a connection over there. >> Now, McMahon, have we used them before? >> Yes. Yes, we have. Uh they're working on Esther's Road right now. It's been we've been very successful with them. Uh they've done some other things in in the Valley Ranch uh Valley Ranch Parkway, I believe it was. >> And they've done some work on uh Delaware Creek. >> Um that's great. Just that I was checking for 10 minutes. Yes, sir. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? Thank you. Item number 10 is a resolution approving a commercial contact of sale with MM1045 Hidden Ridge LLC for the purchase of property located at 1045 Hidden Ridge Drive, Irving, Texas in the amount of 4,750,000 and closing costs not to exceed 30,000 condition upon feasibility and closing on the property and approving uh 50,000 in earnest money to be placed in an escrow for construction of the central library. >> Mayor Council Trevor Crane, >> director of capital projects, and today I'm going to talk about the um the commercial sales contract approval for our fourth library. So, this is the former Cool River restaurant. Y'all have seen a lot of this presentation before. Um we're really just going to get to kind of the numbers we landed on with the property owner. So just as a quick recap, this is uh 1045 Hidden Ridge Drive. Um it did provide or does provide excellent access to our major roadways close to residential and Dallas College North Lake campus and it is in the center of Irving. Just some of the property details. The current building was built in 1997 with it is about 21,000 square feet currently one story. The land acreage is almost three acres and it currently has 181 parking spaces. So the property was listed at $5.8 million. The DAD value had right uh right at $5 million. The appraised value was $5.3 million. We were able to negotiate a purchase price with the owner at four $4,750,000 plus closing costs that would not exceed the $300,000. So our total cost to purchase this property is $4,780,000. So proposed future building plans. So currently, as we talked about before, the interior of that building is not conducive to library needs. So, we will need to demo the existing structure. We estimate that cost between $80,000 and $250,000. I realize that's a wide range. Um, we'll have to do as best testing and and those types of things. So, depending on what we find is really going to drive what that um what that cost will be to demo that building. We are planning to build an approximately 300 square foot total twotory structure for the new library. And then we'll have to have at least 150 parking spaces. Um, but we'll work through that during design. And this is just a quick overview of kind of what we were talking about, the multiple access points, visibility of the current site, and where the the new library will will go. >> With that, I'll take any questions. >> Mark, thank you, Chris, and uh, Trevor for all your work on this. It's a great thing for us to to have. We've been talking about it for a long time, and so really appreciate all your efforts and seeing it come to fruition. Al. >> Yeah. Let me ask a question on on the decad appraisal versus what we're really going to be a purchase. That's about a million difference if I'm looking at it correctly or thereabouts. Um, so my question is when we negotiate on this, are we using what we think is the actual I guess I want to call it a market value versus appraisal value? Because I find DAD always being way out there because all they're doing is I don't even know if they go to the buildings anymore. They just look at the plaid. They look at the square footage and they look at the basically they walk around outside and that's it. Okay. So, give me your thoughts, please. AB, >> you're absolutely right. So, that decad value is really just a guesstimate. We're using that as a a a very general number. Um, that's the reason why we go and get the appraised value. And so, we believe that the appraised value of that property is the $5.3 million. Um, we actually started much lower um than that. And so it was a negotiation back and forth. Um, and so we feel like that four uh 4.75 was a really a great number. It came in under what that appraised value was. So we think we got a good deal on it. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? Now, Chris, before everybody gets excited and thinks we're going to get a library out of the ground over here, all we're doing is buying dirt because we're looking at a library is going to be about $40 million plus a bunch of other stuff. So, I just don't want to get everybody thinking that next week they're going to see dirt being moved and new new facility being built. So hopefully we can work some magic on some different things and see what we can do. But the reality is it's going to take some movement around and when we start looking at the budget this year, you know, and you see the increase in cost for employees, we're going to have to staff it as well. So again, it'll be we can get there, but I just don't want people thinking that all of a sudden we're going to have it. >> That is correct, mayor. From a capital cost perspective, in the bonds that the bond authorization that the residents approved, they approved about $15 million to construct the new facility. 15 million, unfortunately, is not going to build the library. To the mayor's point, we'll have to find additional dollars for that to be built. Where we will find those, we'll continue to review and study that. I do not see the construction of this facility happening uh quickly in terms of this next year. Even the 15 million right now, we currently have it plugged in about 3 to four years from now in your capital plan. So again, it's not immediate. To the mayor's point, >> I think it's a great thing. It needs needs. I think it's a good location and I think it's something we can but it gives us something to work on. I think sometimes we don't realize that we what it takes to actually get it done. It sounds like we're rocking and rolling, but we'll have to pull some strings, but Chris is good at pulling strings. >> All right. Thank you. Item number 11 is resolution approving addendum number one to the professional services group between the city of Irving and William Tarp Architects PLLC in the amount of $237,850 for the Mustang Park Recreation and Multi-generational Center and indoor aquatics. What I can tell you is we'll it will be done faster than the 20 years that we've been waiting for this building. Abdul, >> this 237 is the entire architectural service charge or what? >> Uh, no sir. So, this is an amendment to uh the original contract to Williams and Tharp. So, as as you're aware, the original square footage of Mustang was a lot less than what we ended on. Um, so the design contractor or design consultant has actually been working under the original amount that we agreed to for the I think 70,000 square foot and so going to that 127,000 foot or 120,000 square foot that we landed on. They've been working that that entire time under that original. So this is to get them to where they need to be um for the entire design. >> Right. Got it. I think item number 12 is authorizing additional expenditures with MART in the amount of $211,700 for a breakroom buildout at the solidway services at Brier Yard through the interlocal purchase agreement. Item 13 is a resolution approving a submission of the >> mayor. We we do have a a short presentation for that one if you'd like to see it. >> Okay. Again, Trevor Crane, director of CIP. So, this is a change order for the solid waste services break room. So, just a little background on this one. This contract was awarded on December 12th, 2024 with Mart um in a for a total of $589,000. And it was to remodel the existing welding shop into a break room, which would include a break include a break area, showers, and a bathroom. So the reason we had to bring this change forward this change order forward um is during construction our contractor discovered that the existing slab was a post-tension slab. So we were unable to continue work without either removing that entire slab or moving the bathroom. Um so the change order will add 20 ft to the western end of the building. And the new work is foundation work, additional HVAC and electrical. The reason we wanted to bring this one or do a short presentation is um it is an addition of $211,000 to the existing contract which does represent over a 25% I think it's around 30% change. Um due to the way the contract was was put together we are able to do that but we just wanted to be very transparent as to what we were doing here. Um the construction will resume in August and the funding will come from the solid waste non-bond CIP fund. So just a little background on it. You can see that picture where it's circled there. Um during construction, our contractor did see some abnormal rebar pattern um which had us do some additional investigation which found that they were tension anchor pockets um which caused us to have to change our construction type for this project. So this is just the existing interior. This is the original versus the redesign. So we're adding that thousand square foot and um making all the floors epoxy. And then I made my new assistant director go stand in the heat out there. We didn't really need them to. We just wanted to get them out there. No. Um so where he's standing is the approximate corner of the new building. Um, we will be removing that crane and then only only half or only the south half of the building will be expanded. >> Thank Thank you for bringing it forward with the increase and I appreciate that. >> Absolutely. Thank you. >> Questions? >> All right. Item number 13 is approve the submission of the fiscal year 2025 2026 action plan for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the use of federal funds, community development block grant, home investment property grant, and emergency solution grant. >> Dennis, >> yeah, I just got a couple of questions. Sure. um um from the draft uh particularly page five um where it says that uh it mentioned the different agencies that the city has basically partnered with and it mentions uh many hands. Can somebody just kind of give an idea of what the city has done in partnership with many helping hands? Yes, we've we've talked to many helping hands and we've um kind of over throughout the year we've talked and received feedback from them. >> Oh, is that it? >> Okay. because many haven't hand seems to be confused but that they were put in here as an organization that the city has been working with and in and in in their mind and in my mind working with means you're doing something not just having conversations um um so you know you may want to strike that from that because that's kind of creating some heartache amongst some people in the Minne organization uh and myself also >> okay >> uh the other question I have is uh on page page six, I believe. No, page eight. Page eight. Uh, couple of bullet points. Um, the first bullet point says, facilitated community-based responses to sheltering needs for targeted homeless populations. What uh can you kind of give me some input as to what you mean by that? >> I would have to get the whole context. I don't have the plan in front of me. >> Okay. Um because I mean I I read the whole thing and I'm as as I'm going through reading it and I'm looking at all these things that's been said in here. I'm going, you know, I'm having a little angst, okay, about what's been said, uh versus what it's been done. Um um and could you at some point provide a not today, but at some point you mentioned about your partnership with the Urban Community Action Network? I can as to what they do. Um uh you know because it says continue participation with the urban community action network a local poverty and homeless coalition in developing plans to address the needs of atrisisk population homeless domestic violence, etc. And it's my understanding that I can just meets and they really do nothing. Uh now if you can provide me some information, I'd appreciate it. But, you know, from the nonprofits that I am familiar with and talk with, they go to the meetings and they pretty much say all they do is meet and talk about what I guess each of the nonprofits have done. Um, so if you if y'all could at least get some kind of presentation later on that talks about what I can actually does and contributes uh to all this. Um, and then there was just one other one. Um, and I can't remember where it was. Um, oh yes, it's on page number seven. Um, where it says, "Describe coordination with the continuum of care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronic homeless individuals and families." Um, and I looked at the bullet points there, but it doesn't really it doesn't really to me answer the question. The question says provide, you know, um, uh, describe the coordination um, that addresses the need of the chronically homeless, but then when I read the bullet points, it doesn't really provide information that says what you do for the chronically homeless. So, um, you know, I wish we would do more, but as I read this, I just kind of think that, if we're going to send information to them, I think it ought to be a little bit more accurate as far as I'm concerned based on what I read. Um, because I know some of these things just they don't add up to me. So, just FYI. >> Okay. You have page seven, page eight, and there was one more page you mentioned. page five, page seven, and page eight. >> Okay. Look at it again. >> Okay. And you will have a lot of people down there tonight with questions, you know, um you know, about uh the action plan, uh which actually just brought up another question for me, the emergency solutions grant funding. >> What do you anticipate uh using that money for >> the 193,000? Well, part of it the we can go up to 7% 7 and a half percent for administration cost and then the remaining will go to our rapid rehousing program which will assist approximately 7 to nine families. >> Okay. Um and I have no problem but you present it to you know the HUD for that amount but I would encourage you to uh look at possibly using some nonprofits to do your rapid rehousing for you. Uh, I know one nonprofit in particular that has probably housed about 30 people within the last year. And when I hear that we have re, you know, going to rehhouse six people and you got nonprofits out here doing more than that, I think you need to try to tap into them and you'll be more effective with your emergency solutions grant funding to get more people housed. >> Hal, >> how you doing? Good. Um, my concern has been, as you well know, and I know the mayor and I have talked about this and we've had an actual meeting with the leadership of the Salvation Army at their district and regional area and um there's some concern at least from my concern and I got fed feedback from some of the members of the advisory committee that's uh kind of almost non-existent. Can you give me any kind or give us any kind of sense on the some of the discussions that have gone on over the last year because I know you've been and your people are really been trying to help them but it doesn't seem like it's going anywhere. Can you make any comments please? Because I know we don't have any funds going to them at this point. >> Correct. Yeah. The the board chose not to uh fund them. Uh it's just we're we've been working with them. They've you know it's Don't be nice. >> Um I mean we've been trying to there's some capacity issues over there a little bit. Um and so we've been trying to work with them on on that. >> Yeah, I know that. And I'm what my concern is not only that. Um I I'm looking for solutions on how we then assist not just with money but on the capacity side because they've had three officers, directors or whatever you want to call them in the last two years maybe. So that's been very volatile. There's been lack of continuity of of the management administration side of it. And so where I'm coming from, they serve a in the impact area around it is a huge Hispanic population and they're not getting service that used to be there from that Salvation Army. So, what I'd like to do is see how we might be able to at least talk about it offline as to what kinds of things I know the mayor and I are concerned about it as to how we can try to help uh at a higher level within the Salvation Army to get them f refocused. >> Yes. >> So, >> yeah, we agree. We we believe that they're a great partner in the community and we still um are working with them. The staff has actually went out there this morning and had some discussions with the new com commanders new and uh so they there were staff out there this morning. >> Well, I was thinking that maybe at uh the Thanksgiving at the Cowboy football game, maybe the mayor can jump in one of those big red No, I don't want to do that to you. He's well known for jumping in water but not out there. Now, all kidding aside, I really think that's something we need to try to >> uh move forward on because that's a critical area that's not being serviced. Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Item number 14 is resolution approving the fiscal year 2025 2026 community development block grant public service allocations for area nonprofit organizations in the amount of $332,412. Item number 15 is a resolution approving an economic incentive agreement between the city of Verving and Village at VR LLC in the amount not to exceed $300,000 for the property located at 9400 and 9462 uh North MacArthur Boulevard. Item number 16 is a resolution approving the joint account custody uh agreement with Upper Trinity uh Regional Water District for the Princeton booster pump station expansion project and related projects. Item 17 is authorizing payment to Ron uh Inc. in the total amount of $117,955 for the renewal of hardware and software maintenance agreements for the advanced metering infrastructure network and meter reading equipment software. Item number 18 is a statement of work and authorizing expenditures with Northstand Communications and DBA Blackbox Network Services in the total estimated amount of $418,94712 for the phone system maintenance on-site technical phone equipment software enhancement and installation services. Items 19 through 30 are the bids. Are there any questions or concerns about the bids? Seeing none, item number 31 is an ordinance amending part one of the Irving Land Development Code development standards and building code by adopting a new section 8B-30 establishing a green building performance standards for multif family and residential mixeduse developments. No questions. We'll move on to the zoning cases. Good afternoon. >> All right. Good afternoon. Tossa Murphy, director of planning. Uh we've got eight cases for you tonight. All right. Uh the first two cases are companion cases. Um they are 251 Okconor Ridge Boulevard. Um the first one's a a comprehensive plan. you do have a memo with um an updated or an additional letter of support and then a letter of of or a petition of support that applies to both the comprehensive plan and the zoning case. Uh so this one uh staff recommend PNZ had recommend 5 to3 um and again we have the letters of support and then we have eight letters of opposition. Here's a property at Okconor Ridge and Fuller just to the west of 114. And I'm going to go back to Future Land use map. Sorry. So, it is um Future Land Use's business office and the this area of course on the west side of 114 is primarily an office area. That was the basis of the staff's recommendation of denial. It's an existing office building. um part of the property was u I believe it was a twostory parking garage that collapsed and so that has been demolished and so they are proposing to in the next case convert the existing office building to multif family and then also build a multif family tower. So this request is to change it from the business office to the multif family category. So, if there are um again, here's the two categories we're going to and from. There are some CA criteria if you're going to change from a non-residential to primarily a residential use. I won't read through all those. Um staff did have some concerns about just removing the uh non-residential property, which would lower the amount of property available for offices and the adjacency to residential neighborhoods. And I can stop there and answer questions or I can go on >> questions on this one. >> We go to the next one. >> Uh go ahead. >> Quick question. >> Uh excuse me. By by multif family in in this case they mean um like town homes or each unit would be owned. >> So multif family is when you have multiple units on a single lot. So they can be apartments whether you rent them. They can be condominiums. But the it's it's more of a building form and a building code. >> Okay. >> Yeah. And so town houses are usually platted single family. They're on individual lots. You can have like what we have just off fuller in the Rosewood area where they look like town houses, but they're really multif family in the in the in the way they've been developed and coded. >> Okay. But in this case, they're or well the intent in in this case is to >> it's it's fully multif family. I believe the intent is for condominiums. That's a financial structure. But in in the city's eyes, it's a multif family structure. It's all on one lot. >> Okay. Thank you, >> David. >> Yeah. So, Adam, it's 2500 to 3600 condos uh uh square foot condos there >> that it's on the 7 16th green of the TPC. So, I met with both the HOA at at Fairway Vista across the street and the Enclave and that's where you're seeing all the letters of support. So, they've met with the owners. They're they're good with some of the plans. Mark and I met with uh met with them um as well. They had a few changes and I think uh that's some of the stuff that Mark will uh touch on, but as far as the residents around the neighborhood, they're all uh in support of it. >> I I met with them too via Zoom and yeah, that looks like a good project. >> Yeah. And so if you look at what's going on just on the golf course itself, there's homes on both sides now. And what was office is now homes on the 14th fairway, 15th fairway, 16th fairway, 17th fairway, 18th fairway. So it's it kind of fits in the whole area there versus uh just that portion, not the office area there. So >> now, >> yeah, David, are we talking not apartments, we talking high-end condos? >> That's all I want to hear. Thank you. Excellent. Okay. All right. So, we we we've talked before about this on OKO has said that you can't have a zoning category for condos. What's the reasoning for that? >> Just because land use doesn't uh allow us to regulate how the property is um doesn't allow us to distinguish between owned versus rental property through the land use process. >> Okay. So we focus on the use. Yep. >> Okay. The companion case. >> All right. U y'all already half done it. So uh it's currently zoned uh MFW for freeway. It's they're proposing to go to multif family residential one uh with and a multif family concept plan with certain variances. Staff again recommend denial. P&Z recommend denial 5 to3. And you have your letters of support and opposition. again the property on Okconor Ridge future land use change. Um, so this it's a it's a SP2 I'm sorry, it's a development plan and it's a development plan. They don't have provide the um the actual footprint of the building, but they do have all the details up here in the corner uh in terms of their setbacks and their oh excuse me um all their open space and all the details of the buildings that they intend to construct. And this is the multif family concept plan. So the first one is their development plan. Um and then the second step is the multif family concept plan. And this is also enforceable. I know council member Cronowit you had concerns that it's not a site plan. The development plan and the details of the development plan are part of the pud process. So they are just as enforceable as a site plan would be. It's just the fact that it was in a pud the first place created this additional step. >> Okay. on that uh excuse me go ahead >> on that point about um enforceable by enforceable by the city or is it also enforceable by adjoining um property owners? So everything that is to going to be approved by council be enforceable by by the city. Um the property owners, you know, I I don't know that if a property owner can enforce a a public restriction. Um but we cannot enforce anything that would be in a deed restriction that might be above and beyond what is in the city regulation. >> Okay. So guess obviously we talk about the development plan and the multifamily concept plan. KO is that something that um only the city would have standing doing for us? Yeah, generally these are these are all approved by you know through the city's development process and so hence they are if someone uh understands that there is a violation of that then they would inform us we would look at it and then go through our enforcement process. >> Okay. You know, one thing when David and I were talking to these um representatives of the Enclave and Fairway Vista, they one thing they were they were very aware of the the residences that were built um and apparently they according to what we were told they were they were not built in line with the design plan and they were too high I think was the main complaint and then as the construction went on and and they got built then it kind of becomes too late then to actually do anything about it. And so I know the letters of support um they were they were the support was conditioned upon the construction actually taking place in in line with the development plan and the concept plan. So what what does the city do to monitor the construction to make sure that those plans are are complied with during construction? >> Well, of course they're reviewed at the time of building permit and then we have inspections. Herb was very much a part of Herb Gilland in the inspections department was very engaged in the uh construction of the residences and um so he was on site probably Wayne can answer probably almost daily to make sure those stayed in compliance. >> Yeah, I'd like to hear from Wayne on that to see. Yeah, it's what we were told and I don't know if it's actually true or not. And um >> I can give you a little bit of context, Councilman. There there was for for the uh the Savannah project there was a multif family concept plan that was approved a number of years ago >> 08 >> 2008 um it was interpreted by the director of planning at the time Steve Reid um and the building permit was approved based on Steve's determination that complied with the concept plan. There was some disagreement on that. They appealed to the zoning board of adjustment to um allege really that the planning director had made an error in his interpretation. The board of adjustment supported the city's position that they had correctly interpreted the concept plan. So that's the context. There was just a disagreement. It was litigated um and determined that the city was correct. >> Wayne, you good afternoon. Wayne Snell, director of inspections. uh when these uh buildings are applied for during the permitting and the review and the inspections process, we hold the contractors to what those plans were approved for. Now, the footprint can't change, but at times there are changes that do take place, could be materials or something. Uh but as far as the footprint, that part can't be changed unless it goes through an entire process again. But there are aspects that if they do make changes, they have to submit for a resubmitt. We review it to make sure it complies. Otherwise, they'll have to go through a complete process again. >> And and because this is not a detailed site plan, there is some discretion, right, >> that has to be used by the >> those reviewing the plans and evaluating it. Um, so there there there is discretion that's used in interpretation of what was intended at the time. >> That's there's there's vagueness there that gives me some concern. Yeah. because the the you know there's been a lot of it's three town halls with with the residences and with the residents and and um representations that are are made about what the construction will be to the point that there's I think a lot of initial opposition to the idea then it's like then they come on board and then if what's actually constructed is not in line with what they believe is going to happen then um and of course we listen to the residents too to determine whether we want to be supportive or not and to find out that something has changed materially would be uh would not be a good thing. >> Yeah, I I think uh it's all a matter of perspective and certainly in the case of the Savannah project, there was differing perspectives on what the concept plan required. Um and understand that can happen. Um I think our intent is to enforce the concept plan when it comes to building permit consistent with what is on the piece of paper and that's what we attempt to do. >> What was the issue in this event? Um I I frankly the concept plan was vague >> and there had to be some interpretations as to what was intended by height and distance from property lines. Um there were I think several different buildings and there was some typical cross-sections that could not apply to every building. It applied maybe to one building but because varying topography the height and the distance was not going to be the same for every building. and and so the planning director had to make some interpretation about what was intended and that differed from what others believed was required. >> So height is a significant issue here. It's a 12 stories above ground I believe two stories underground and >> I think that's specific in the concept plan is it not Joselyn? >> It is. Yeah, it's here. This is the the track two. So they have 14 stories and 42 units. I understand there's intended to be two levels of underground parking. So we measure from grade. So we'll measure 14 stories from grade. >> So I think you know because uh there this is much larger than what was there before and um and certainly the residents that that live around there are concerned about vantage points and so um having a clear understanding of what that height maximum is is is very important for this project. Is do we do we have a very clear idea of what that height maximum is? I >> mean they they have 193 feet 8 in to roof. So that's pretty specific. We usually don't get that detailed >> measured from grade. >> From grade. >> Okay. There's no no vague no vagueness there. >> Yeah. >> And as far as like the setbacks go, those are clear, too. Those are specific. >> Yeah. The only they have a setback here on the east. So, they show a 25 foot sideyard. Well, says for a three-story building, but they they show uh the driveway here, the fire lane here. I think it's 20 looks like it's 26. Um 26 and then I think 7 feet. And then they have their front set back here. that'll be required as well. So, they they'll have these internal setbacks, but they're not affecting anybody exterior to them. >> Okay. One thing that was mentioned by the people that live in the Enclave is that um the the fire lane at the top of the pro of the project there. I guess that they have a it's a it's a um it's not a manned gate there. That's into that project. and so cars will back up. And there was a concern that um that would interfere with the entrances to the to the project. But uh in talking I I talked to them again on the on Monday to the the the developer and I was what was said was that was just a fire emergency fire lane there that um so it would not be an issue as far as like um it really if cars were backing up it would not impede access to the project. >> Is that right? >> Yeah. I'd have to defer to fire on the fire line. It doesn't look like any of these go anywhere. I don't know if you have a fire lane comment, but um you know, none of these circulate through. >> Yeah. >> Victor Connley, fire chief. Councilman Cronowit, the only issue that fire has with this project at this current time is the top building that's it was already existing, but it was a commercial occupancy going to residential. Therefore, on the far east side of the building where you have these little quick fire lanes, it needs to go the full length of that building. So, we'll have aerial access to the whole roof line of that building if need be. >> Okay. I I don't know if that answered your question as far as blocking fire lanes. That's just a matter of patrolling the area and making sure they stay out of them. >> Yeah, that wasn't my question, but I'm glad you said that. That the question was with that fire lane there um close the one closest to the to the gate to the enclave. Um is it just an emergency fire lane so that if cars are backing up because they're trying to get through the kiosk there or whatever to get into the enclave, is that actually going to impede people getting in and out of the development? And it sounds like it's not. That is just an emergency fire lane. That's all that is. >> If there's if there's if there's a fire there, they better get out of the way. So, >> yeah, I promise you they'll get out of the way. >> Yeah. >> All right. Thank you. Al. >> Hey, Jo. Um, I'm looking at the applicants illustrative drawings and I guess if I'm counting right, it's probably what 12 to 14 stories or at least that's how many levels, not even counting the the base. And so that's number one. So I can understand why some of the people that live right across looking at the rendering that you had for the and those are single family homes. Am I correct? >> Which one? Across the street. >> Yes. >> Yes. Yes. >> Okay. Question then comes up to me right away because we've had this problem already 114. Okay. And that huge building that is was supposed to be a commercial and then behind it was going to be all these great uh condos and you go by there right now you see what's there block building. Okay, that which is parking. So the question I have that if this goes into um quote unquote multifamily because we didn't we can't separate out condo. Correct. >> Correct. Okay. They build condos then they at a period of time they can also go into conversion into apartments. Am I correct? >> The city would not regulate it. I mean it's since we have you look at Gran Turism Gran Turiso they a lot of those are rentals. They're individually owned but they're rented. >> Okay. And at the end of the day again here we go. Okay. we get we end up having one thing said to us and at this point okay I get what they're trying to do there but it you always then start to ask the question and let me see what if you can kind of recount a little bit of the of the negative or the denials because it was a 35 vote on both entities. Can what was some of the discussion if you can recall >> the the recommendation on denial was just based on the loss of office. So that that that was that was the core of our denial. It wasn't particularly the project itself or the details of the project. It was just the loss of the office property. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. Next. >> Okay. So I won't go through all the I'll go to the next case in just a second. But again, these are just in two different phases or two different tracks. uh the existing property uh did doesn't have any variances uh because of course they're not changing their uh footprint. And then the other one of course is a 14story tower. This does have a a variance to open space. And then um again track two of the tower does have a series of variances just because of their height and the amount of uh basically intensity they're providing. Jocelyn, I I was concerned about all the amount of variances on the tower part of it and then I visited with a couple other ones in the area and they're they're separating them out because one of the challenges you run into is 10 15 years down the road, 25 years down the road, the the three and fourtory wrap will need a lot of repair work and the high-rise will not. And in this this way, they're each paying for what they need for their development because it's usually dependent upon the square footage. And if you look at a high-rise, which is not going to need repairs, is going to have large square footage and large value. They're going to be paying a a special assessment for the the other sections. So, they separated it out. And and I checked with a couple of people I know and they said that this is a smart way to do it because otherwise one group gets sp stuck spending a lot of money when they really don't see the return on the repair work >> because I was concerned about the number of variances as well >> and I believe there's sharing parking in the garage if I'm correct because I'm sure they'll have to work out some type of agreement between >> agreement or cross sharing. >> Let's see. Um and then into the drawings and and again the statement was made a minute ago the development plan does tie down the square footage of the individual units. So a normal apartment complex is maybe 600 to 900 square feet. This is going to be significantly larger. These are about 2,000 square feet. So the fact that the site plan will uh set the parameters of the unit size will help make sure the value is consistent. Uh here the illustri drawings there will be a pool for the tower. Um they will have two levels of parking and again I believe these will be shared by the two developments. Uh the tower will have the two levels of parking as well and just picture of the existing office building and some the surrounding area. I'll be happy to answer any more questions. I think we're good. >> Okay. >> All right. The next two are also companion cases. 1450 and West Airport Freeway. Um, this is an apartment, an existing apartment complex built in the 60s and they are redeveloping. You all saw this a couple months ago through a LHC support request. And so now they were funded and they are proceeding with their resoning. So they are traditional neighborhood. I'm not sure how they got traditional neighborhood, which is your typical single family on 183, but that's where what we have um going to density residential to support the multif family. Staff recommends approval. PNZ approval 8 to zero. No opposition or support. So, here's the property. Um y'all, I'm sure familiar with this. It's an older apartment complex with access only to 183. There is a drainage ditch along the east side of it. And again, single family for some reason. So be going from traditional neighborhood to mid density. Um staff does find that these are met. And then for the zoning case, if you like me to proceed. Um so it is zoned uh multif family MF residential 2. They actually need an SP because there's a series of variances they need in order to build uh their intended product. Staff recommend approval. PNZ approval 8 to zero. So no opposition or support. Again the site uh it is an SP2 site plan. So the footprint is not included on the site plan but all of the detailed development standards are and this is what will be enforced at the time of building permit. Um the density in MF is 18 units an acre. They're providing 37 lot coverage. uh the providing uh required 50% requiring uh I'm sorry providing 32 for the buildings and then the total lot coverage a little over the minimum the maximum 70% for 79%. And then their unit size there's today there's actually 111 units they're providing 111 again. So it's a one to one replacement. So and instead of all the multiple various uh buildings they're providing it all in one building. So you see the footprint of the one building and all the parking will be be provided on the outside. So for the 111 units the required 200 spaces. So they are asking for a variance to parking uh for the 154 spaces and then there are series of variances again because this is a tighter property. The original property was not built under the multi- concept plan and therefore it's a it's just a little more difficult to fit a replacement in as well. I won't go through all these in detail. Um they are a series of setbacks. again the density um of some of the open space and some of the buffers. So we thought this would be helpful to provide some information on the existing there seems like there's a lot of variances and there are um but they are essentially again doing a onetoone replacement of the units that are there. So there's 111 today they're proposing 111. Um the building lot coverage essentially the same. the lot coverage by the buildings and paving is a little bit higher but not much. Um, so we we wanted to show you this to show again there may be a lot of variances but we're getting a better product uh with this. It's a it's a scrape and rebuild. So it's a full rebuild of uh new apartment units. And here are some pictures of the existing complex the drainage ditch and some of the surrounding properties. and I'll be happy to answer any questions. >> John, >> thank you, mayor. Um, so in our packet, the uh it talks about they were anticipating an award uh at the board meeting on the 24th. Um, and you mentioned that they did get awarded. >> Yeah, I under they they wouldn't have proceeded with the zoning had they not I I don't know what they scored underscore. I understand they scored pretty high though. >> Okay. Do we know do we know uh the amount of the award out of curiosity? I don't they'll have they're here right now if you want to ask them, but they can out of curiosity through tonight. Yeah. >> Well, I'm definitely in support of this. This is um you know taking taking something that we currently have that is in bad need of uh more than just a facelift. And uh this is, you know, this is going to provide a much better housing option for for our residents than what's there currently. and uh we can get some of that money that we send down to Austin back into our community, I'm all for it. So >> yeah, I think that one of the things that gets lost in the shuffle, we hear this all the time. What is the city of Irvig doing for affordable housing? Well, we may not be doing, you know, building it ourselves, but here's a product that is affordable and uh it'sund and some units that will be made available. I want to make sure of that. That's what we started this at. But I've slept since we started this, so I may have fallen behind. But but for me, uh I know this this individual group does a great job and they have a another project, maybe even more in our city, but they uh do a good job of working with people and making sure they have good housing. Adam, I apologize. I should have recognized you. >> I came in right after you. Thank you, mayor. Um yeah, again, love the project. Uh this is right there near where I live. Um my question is really just about parking the uh we have 46 spaces short. Um is there an opportunity to add spaces now or are they already adding spaces? What what is the the delta on >> I can only guess they have jammed in as many spaces as they could fit. They still have all of their maneuvering that they have to meet and their fire lanes and all the all their distances. And that's another reason there's so many variances because they can't provide the landscaping because they need to provide the parking. Um >> if this project was submitted after September 1st, they would have enough parking >> because the the state law is going to preempt us on how much parking we were require. So after September 1st, the parking requirement will be 111. >> Okay. I And oh is the after September 1st. I just heard that differently. Um it's a one to one requirement. Okay. Um yeah, my my main concern is any overflow parking uh would because it's right on the access road and with that channel to the side. >> And often when people ask for a variance, we'll look at that to see are what what are you going to spill into? Are you going to spill into a commercial that's not welcoming that? Are you going to spill into a neighborhood? Um and this one we looked at it again, it's pretty tight anyway, so there was not much wiggle room. Um but we didn't see they were going to be able to spill really into anybody. I imagine as a lower income housing project there'd be a lot of people who use public transportation um and some of the opportunities that are available there. >> Okay. Yeah. Thank you. >> All right. >> All right. >> Next one. >> Oops. Um so next case at 3431 Finley. Um it's a SP2 for CN plus self storage and with accessory indoor storage. The staff recommendations approval. PNZ was approval 6 to2 no opposition or support. So this is a property at Story in Finley. Um there's already a mini storage mini warehouse adjacent to it and they are proposing to do a mini warehouse on the south side and commercial on the north side. So it is future land use neighbored commercial. So this is their site plan. We've got I've got a Yeah, we'll just kind of lay it out here for a second. Um so again the south side is here on the right side of your page. They proposing a three-story self- storage mini warehouse building and then on the north side um some singlestory commercial. They do have these facing to the interior and they uh have they're asking for a uh parking variance and so they want to have their parking instead of being based on their uses just be set at one space for 350 square feet. Um and then they have loading area and just a couple other variances for their mini warehouse use. So they feel that the limited parking is acceptable because they say they have taken out some of the uses that are some of the higher generators of parking uh like the restaurants and convenience stores. They mainly are looking into uh maybe offices, small um businesses that may not need uh maybe a plumbing company or something like that that may not mean need a lot of or have a lot of customers that come in um and maybe some spas, something like that. But um that's their basis for their parking variance request is their restriction of uses. And just some pictures of the area. They do have a hill, so they will have to work through that. And again, there's already self storage adjacent to this property. I'd be happy to answer any questions. >> Dennis. Yeah. I just got one. Is this the same owners that brought it uh forth back in I guess 2018? >> I don't know. Uh owners NCI Country Club today. So I don't know if it's the same. We haven't looked at the ownership. Yeah, I know we had this case or a case similar to this for u semi warehouse storage u um and the guy was promising to build little soccer fields and all this kind of stuff. Uh so if it's the same owner, I just kind of like to see if he still would like to make that contribution to our community. >> And it is an SP2. So if they change their mind, if they have the uh allowance for the commercial here, then they can they don't have to build their buildings like this. They're not tied to this. So, if they choose to have the buildings more oriented to the street, then they'll be able to do that. >> David, I didn't see any uh letters from the citizens or the neighborhood. Was there anything any feedback at all? >> No, we haven't heard from anybody. Adam, >> um when when I met uh with the developer, um they had shown various pictures and made verbal commitments about like ensuring that the building buildings were high quality and that there was going to be a mural or something and mature trees. Uh is is any of that part of the the proposal or is there any way we could follow up on those stipulations? >> Before 2019, the answer would have been yes, but after 2019, we can't control aesthetics or the way anything looks. So whatever he wants to do in terms of his architecture, in terms of we don't control paint color anyway, the mural, um, we can't control whether he does that or not. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? Next one. >> Okay. 2432 West 6th Street. Um, it's a SP24 R75 for variances for driveway paving and a fence. Staff finds no undue hardship. PNZ approval 8 to zero. You have 19 letters from support and none in opposition. So this is a property uh it's a corner property of Westbrook and sixth. I'm going to go to the pictures because they tell the story. Um, so he had originally requested to build the this driveway on the side and uh was not issued a permit and then I believe this was last fall and the inspections staff went out in January and found that it was built. So, the request is to um have the variance for the parking so that you're supposed to have a 10-ft no concrete within this 10-ft line um because otherwise you need to expand your driveway because now you've essentially expanded your uh your your drivable area so you don't drive over the curb. And then the fence because of the height of the fence that triggers it into uh and it's not a retaining wall anymore. it crosses the line into a structural fence. So those are the two variances. I'm going to go back here. Um so now that I showed you the pictures, you kind of see again they did pave along the side. Uh they did build the retaining wall which exceeded the two feet and so now it's it again crosses into the fence. And then here's the 10 foot line. You can see this red and um per the zoning they should not have the driveway in front of that 10-ft line. And then they have a fence uh back here in the back and um they're asking also to have the fence on this property line that has been there for a while. Um and so this is just kind of locking that in. So again, this is what would have been allowed by right with that 10 foot and this is what was built. So that's one of the variance requests. the picture that the vote was built. Um, again, this was the before and then the driveway that was built with the wall. And then we just wanted to show um that there there is some concern about the driving over the curb because the driveway does come all the way to to the property line. This is a corner lot. So, we've had several conversations with traffic as to whether they would allow that apron, and they wouldn't because it is so close to the stop sign and to the intersection. Dan, you shook your head. If you have any comment, so the subject property and then what the applicant claims, which is true because we kind of looked up and down the street, a lot of the other properties did widen their driveways. This one across the street widened it to the inside. Um there's other properties that were already interior lots, so they didn't affect a corner lot. And so that was kind of the biggest difference. If this person had come over here, then we would have been in the same situation and I'll be happy to answer any questions. >> Mark, I think at the PNZ meeting there was some discussion about um the that retaining wall that uh it should uh it should be required to meet certain engineering uh specifications. This one does not. Uh what are the issues with that? Is is there a danger that it's going to crumble and then it's going to become a danger? >> We just we don't know because it wasn't permitted. We don't know how it was built. If it was built with a proper amount of rebar, it's once you get so once you get over that two foot, it becomes more of a structural concern. We just don't know. >> So it is supposed to be strong enough to hold up the weight of a of motor vehicles is the idea. >> Correct. >> Yeah. And then um Right. And and that because that uh that drive is so close to the road, then that's a that's a safety issue for traffic. >> Yeah. And this you can see here on the drawing, this is why traffic could not again you go down the street, you can see there are several people who did get permits and who did widen their driveways. That's just not possible be here here because you're you're literally on top of the intersection. So um but that's what they built. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? All right. Excellent. 8350 North MacArthur. Um, this is a straightforward RAB. Um, staff finds no due hardship. PNZ approval 7 to1. Oh, I'm sorry. It's already an RAB. Now they're just wanting to get a parking variance. So, um, it's the existing I believe it's the Bro Brew Pub and this is you just saw this a few months ago and I guess they're doing gang buster business. Needs some more parking. And so, uh, now the variance, they need 26. It's required to have 36 spaces. They're able to provide 26. And so, they'll be 10 spaces short. Brew, I'm sorry, not bro. And we don't have any opposition or support. They're part of a larger shopping center. Um, I assume there's some type of balance in terms of the usage of the center throughout the day. And I'll be happy to answer your questions. Al, >> I'm looking at uh uh page 46 and 47. The uh 10, I guess, variance parking spaces we're talking about. >> Correct. >> Am I correct? >> Mhm. >> I'm noticing that all of them are basically some form of either restaurant or hookah lounge and etc, etc. Um was the discussion based upon what the parking could really if everything was really happening in the evening um whether it's the restaurants or the lounge etc. Like so is there was there any discussion on overspill because I know the area and it's up on the hill and so there's not a lot of spillover if this thing get full. >> PNZ really didn't um there is you know the the property right next door that I assume that's where they would spill into. Do they have an agreement to do that formally? I don't know. Um, whenever a new building is built, like a shell building is built, the builder allocates maybe 50% retail, 50% restaurant, and they hope they can fill that. The fact that these are all food services, that's what's pushing them over because they're all the kind of the maximum amount of parking required. >> Okay, thank you. No. >> Anyone else? All right. >> All right. >> Yeah, they can fall off the cliff there pretty easy. >> And this is our last case, I believe. Uh 2233 Biscane. It's an SP2 for R six for variance to the rear yard setback. This is in far south Irving. Staff finds new under hardship. PNZ recommend approval 180. no opposition or support. Uh so this is a single family home backs up to Running Bear Park so that they don't have anybody in the rear and from what I understand they have um I don't think they've done it yet but I think they want to add another room to their home and it would put them within the 20 foot setback and so they're asking for a 10-ft variance. So, this is the property surrounding neighbors and I'll be happy to answer any questions. >> Questions? Think we're good. >> All right. And I'm done. >> Item number 40 and 41. We can go into executive session. We'll come back to those. Um, Senate Bill 840. Joselyn's going to give this presentation again. Mayor, just want to provide a couple of introductory comments. We provided the presentation to you u before this meeting. We were working on it up until this morning. Um I apologize. I did not advise you that this would not be in the packet. I should have done that and I I failed to do that. So I apologize. Um but it does represent a lot of work from uh Carolyn Matthysse from the city attorney's office. I must give credit to her. She's been working diligently with our staff, Jocelyn and myself, as we plow through the implications of Senate Bill 840. Um what we've tried to do uh with we have detailed proposals that will be presented to the planning and zoning commission on Monday next week and depending on their recommendation will be brought to you um later in August on the 28th for your consideration and adoption. But we had three goals in developing this proposal. First was number one comply with Senate Bill 840 and the new chapter 218 of the local government code. Second was to identify strategies that would be most impactful uh to the city's goals of providing quality and sustainable construction if multifamily development is expanded at the scale authorized by Senate Bill 840 uh and would be most likely to um result in a quality product. And the third was to do these in a very short amount of time. So, we had to make some choices about what to do. When you're dealing with ordinances and a and a piece of legislation that is as sweeping as Senate Bill 840, you you kind of pull on one string and see what unravels. And there's a lot of things that can unravel when you do that. Unfortunately, the state gave us a very blunt instrument. and and so we we had to respond um with strategies that would work. Uh this is not a perfect ordinance. It is designed to do what we can do in the time that we have. And so Joselyn's going to walk through our detailed proposals. I've once she gets to the regulatory changes, I've asked her to kind of pause on each slide to provide council an opportunity to answer questions or ask questions that you may have um and um and go from there. So Jocelyn, take it away. >> All right. So again, we'll go over a little bit of what Senate Bill 840 did for us. Um some proposed actions we're doing, some new definitions, >> um and then we'll spend a lot of time on proposed amendments in section 3.13 and then other possible amendments. Um, so for the benefit of some of the the newer council members in in the in the past, we used to be able to review each of the proposals for multif family on a case- by case basis. We really essentially have no multif family zoning undeveloped today. So there's really not a lot of entitlement, nor do we have a lot of areas that are future land use for multif family that are not currently built. So anytime someone wants to build multif family up until September 1st, they would need to come in do a future land use change uh and then may do a zoning change and then do the multif family concept plan. So there's a multilevel a very detailed process that was discretionary that council can decide is this the appropriate use in this location or not. So Senate Bill 840 took that away from us. So, Senate Bill 840 says that um multif family and mixeduse residential is allowed in generally all the commercial and most of the industrial zoning districts. And on top of that, the city cannot require any discretionary approval in order for those to be built. Um, as Philip mentioned, it is a a broad preeemption of the zoning regulations that you are used to that we usually um propose to the city council for consideration that has been taken away and it only allows for a building permit that's approved administratively to u be approved for a multif family development. Um, and there were also preeemptions on top of that when a building is being converted like the case that we just had a minute ago. All these are effective on September 1st. So, we're proposing, and you've seen this before, we're proposing to do a series of zoning changes. Um, you have on your agenda tonight, the building code amendments. Once those are uh approved tonight, then there is a 30-day waiting period before those can be effective. That's why it was important to get those done tonight. We are looking at preparing an adequate public facilities ordinance that specifies the process for doing studies in determining whether our water and our wastewater and our traffic systems can support the new multif family mixeduse residential that we did not plan for. Um and then the other the infrastructure departments are looking at their codes to see if there are any amendments necessary. So what we're going to do today is go through the zoning items and we'll go through these in detail. So the first are some new definitions. The heavy industrial use is established by uh Senate Bill 840 the chapter 218 we'll refer to that and so we wanted to make sure that we mirrored that in our ordinance. So heavy industrial use is a storage, processing or manufacturing use that um processes using flammable or explosive materials with hazardous conditions or is noxious or offensive from odors, smoke, noise, fumes or vibrations. So we felt it was important because the state law definition uh identifies hazardous conditions, we wanted to make sure that we understood and it was clear about what a hazardous condition is. So, we spent a decent amount of time, and I'm not going to read this specifically, uh, about what a hazardous condition would be. So, if we get a proposal or a land use that has this type of condition that we know where to categorize. Uh, we also worked with our fire department and our emergency management department and got access to what's called a tier 2 chemical inventory report, and that is something that they use so that they know what is on site whenever they're responding to an emergency. Um, and also so the public can know what kind of type of chemicals are out there. We also wanted to define what noxious or offensive is because that can be subjective. So we wanted to be a little bit more clear if again we do need to use this definition so that we have a universally agreed upon um understanding about what that threshold is. We're also including the state definitions of mixeduse residential and multif family residential. Uh mixed-use residential is when there's at least 65% of the square footage of the development as residential. So that leaves 35% that could be non-residential. And then multif family residential is three or more dwelling units within one or more buildings. So this could be three single family homes on a lot in a commercial or an industrial zone. So some of the amendments of section 3.13 um we added an applicability section to clarify that the section applies to all multif family and mixeduse residential development. Um that is important because we have to this point not had anything that is applied to any type of mixeduse development. So we wanted to make sure that everything in the section also applied to mixed use. we are accepting uh we're taking out the Heritage Crossing District because Heritage Crossing District has been thoroughly vetted, thoroughly thought through in terms of what we want there and so we don't need 3.13 to confuse and override what we already have intended for the heritage crossing district. Uh again, there are some conver exceptions for conversions in 218. Um and we will have to be delicate if and when we get building permits for those. uh we did a little minor reorganization. There was a section for review criteria that actually provided some good guidance, talked about the design and and what a mixeduse or multif family um development should be. So we were moving that up and renamed it to be basically a recommendation or a guideline section. Today um again we I briefly talked about the discretionary view review where we uh people are required to do a community framework plan do a concept plan that goes to typically P&Z and to the city council um and the city council decides whether that's going to move forward or not. Uh that is what is not going to be uh able to be used anymore in the administrative review uh would be more of the detail plan process. So, what we've done is identified what was in a concept plan uh requirements, brought those into the detail plan requirements, and so we're keeping a lot of the discretionary process in the code. Um, and we understand that at this time we won't be able to use it. But if for some reason in the future we didn't want to lose the ability to require that PNZ and council process. >> If I can just make it, we could still require the concept plan process if there was a resoning case. say from single family to multifamily um we could require them to go through the that that process. So it's it remains in the code um I think those will be very rare but um the process still can be used in those limited circumstances. >> So the the the heart of the amendments that we've done have been to what's called a detail plan. Uh when they submit for their building permit they will have to give us all this information and they do today. um it will just that will be the first place where we will review for compliance with these regulations which before we used to do that at the multif family concept plan process. So that's the biggest change. I'm going to stop on this slide. I'll stop at each slide and and open it for questions if there's any questions or clarifications that you have. >> Al. >> Yeah. Thanks, Mayor Justin. I just knocked down a couple of things in my mind and I'm looking at the pro the timing that we have to deal with, but what came up real quickly is that we're in an era right now where we're having a special session that the governor called and the key area is flood control and the impact of flood control. Now, we're in a flood control area in this city. So, have you all contemplated how this might play as to how we then may be able to utilize this as a way to how we then define our ordinance. The second is impact fees and the cost of what it's going to be from infrastructure. And I'm not sure if I heard it correctly, but it's did 840 also exempt us from being able to apply impact fees for this new type of development. >> So for a new development, for new construction, we can still apply our impact fees. Good. >> What we can't do, so for a conversion, we cannot apply the roadway impact fees. >> What we can apply? >> Yes, we can. We can apply roadway impact fees on >> conversions. Say that again. I didn't hear you. We we can apply roadway impact fees for conversions. I'm not I don't believe that we're prohibited there. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> And then and then for the water and wastewater, it's it's a difference in the demand. So if it was an office before, then the impact fee would be on the on the increase to the multif family demand. >> Yeah. The the the issue with conversions is we can't assess an impact fee that was not subject to an impact fee before they applied for permits to do the conversion. That's that's number one. The other piece is we can only assess the impact fee on the difference in the demand on the system that results from the conversion to from office to multifamily which is what we would do anyway with an impact fee. We would only assess it on the in increased demand on the system >> and on your flood >> what about the flood? Yeah, on your flood plane question, anybody today who wants to build in what might be a flood plane or a floodway would already have to go through our evaluation, make sure they're not increasing the height of the of the flood plane. Um, so the the adequate public facilities ordinance, which is a companion, it's not part of this particularly, but part of this process, um, would already would be just more clear about pointing to the storm water process. So that there really isn't any difference there because even today they would have to go through the full process, maybe even have to go through the core depending on where they are, depending on what flood plane they're affecting. And they still would have to build two feet above the flood plane. >> Okay. >> So is there Trevor? Did I miss anything? Okay. >> All right. We have any more questions on this slide? We do. Okay. >> Dennis, did you have a >> Oh, no. My mind turned my All right. >> All right. Next. >> Proceed. >> So, height. This one has been the center of a lot of discussion among staff. Um, so the bill does not that the bill allows us to enforce height at the minimum of the district or 45 ft whichever is greater. So in a lot of our districts, we have a half the distance from residential and so a lot of a lot of it is affected by where the building is in proximity to that residential zoning district. So um we we've done a lot of sketching and I'll go to this slide in terms of what does that look like? you know what what's an appropriate we we kind of looked at a 30°ree angle and we at a 30°ree angle it's essentially a a a one to two you know uh height to set back separation. So like a fourstory is um probably about 4550 ft and the setback is approximately 75 to 80 feet. you get to a six-story building, um that's probably about 70, you know, 72 7 80 feet, something like that. And so at a 2 to one, we looked at about 120 foot property line. So, our proposal is that if you're within 120 ft of a single family or zero lot line district or the heritage crossing district, um you could be maximum afford either 45 ft or the maximum height of the base zoning district, which is what the state law requires. If you're beyond 120 feet from a single family or a zero lot line district, you're required to be six stories of occupied space. So if there are they do podium parking, which is essentially garage parking underneath, we can't require it, but if they choose to do that, then that would not be counted in their height. Um, so and they could be above six stories if their height in the base district allows them to be. So again, that setback from residential, if they're further back or if they're not anywhere near residential, then they could be whatever height the base district would allow with a minimum of six stories. I get that right, Philip? >> Yeah, it's it's the idea here. Mayor, let me just tell you the the logic is that to the extent possible, what we're requir requiring is multi- new multif family to be six stories or higher. The reason for that is is that there the construction quality and the stability and the sustainability of the building over time. Um it changes when you have six stories or greater because you have to have metal or or concrete frame construction. So that's the threshold and so that's where we set the minimum height to be. But we didn't want six-story structures close to single family. So we required that's where this um drawing comes in. We took a 30° angle and said okay they have to be at least 120 ft away uh from a single family residential structure before we would impose that sixtory minimum height. So that's that's the logic behind what we're doing. And we're saying those six stories have to be occupied stories. They built for either commercial or residential use, not a podium. Um because the podium doesn't have the same uh you could build a less um lesser quality on top of a podium. It's less if it's less than six stories. So that that's what we're trying to accomplish is to promote highquality construction for new multifamily across the city since the state has not given us any other tools uh in zoning to do that. Go back to the previous slide. Um, in the urban business district and the high-intensity mixeduse district, which is one area in PUD 6, we're actually requiring a minimum of 120 ft with at least six of those stories being occupied stories. 120 ft is roughly 10 to 11 stories in in height. So, in in the in the business district overlay is essentially the urban loan urban center. Um any new multif family that would be proposed there would have to be 120 feet according to the rules that we're proposing um in in u in this area. >> Right. I'll stop there for any questions. park. >> Yeah, we talked about the the height um issues and um and this this we talked about actually going higher than 10 stories and as far as like any sort of distance to residential the idea of like being lower than this then it does allow for the wood the wood product and so um that's not necessarily the best thing for that and um you know I I think we want we don't want don't want don't want to encourage that and so I think I'm more in favor of actually having a higher height restriction even if it could result in that being next to a residential neighborhood. >> Yeah. The the reason and and we did initially talk about 10. We we had some conversations with the city attorney's office. Um some issues that concerns that they had raised regarding, you know, the height and the the logic behind it. Uh other cities are doing the six stories as well. Arlington has a similar rule that they proposed and and we decided on that because there's two reasons. Number one is because of those issues and that six stories is the threshold where you have to go to that higher quality of construction. So that was number one. Number two is if we set the threshold at 10, we would probably be more inclined to require a larger buffer between residential. This allows that buffer to be less and so more multifamily projects that come along would fall within or outside of that buffer if we set that only at 120 ft. If you go up to 10 stories, um the buffer is probably going to be closer to 200 plus feet. And we felt like that this accomplishes the goal of forcing multifamily projects to uh build to that higher quality at six stories. That's just that's the lower threshold that they would have. So yeah, if you um as it stands now, we can actually have require a buffer if we have a certain height um requirement that we can also include with that a that has to be within a certain distance of a residential spa neighborhood. >> That's what we're proposing is that u the minimum height would only kick in if you're 120 ft away from a single family or zero lot line district. Um we'd also talked about whether that buffer should apply to like town home districts or duplex districts. This proposal does not um this only applies to zero lot line and single family. If you want us to require a buffer from other types of residential, we can add that. But this proposal would only give that grant that buffer um in proximity to single family and zero lot line. So, are you saying that it's possible to say that there's a minimum height of six stories and that um it has to be a certain distance away from a residential neighborhood such that you could not then have anything smaller than that within within 120 ft? >> That's what we're proposing. Um because we think it's important to have that some kind of a a separation between a single family just because of the difference in height. I think there would be problems if you put a six-story building right next to a single family home. I think that would be problematic. >> But it has to be at least 45 feet. We have to allow 45. >> Yeah, we have to we have to have allow at least up to 45 ft. The state says we can't set a maximum height less than 45 ft. >> Okay. >> So, we're trying to balance what is reasonable and and what our stated goal is to is in in establishing that minimum height is to require higher quality construction and and that kicks in at six stories. We talked to Wayne about this Um, that's that's the kicker. And these would be occupied stories, not a podium. Occupied stories. >> David, how many base zoning districts do we have in the city? >> 20. >> Yeah, probably about 20. We have a lot of industrial districts, but yeah, around 20. >> Too many. >> Yeah. >> Well, it might be a good thing now. Uh because that's a the maximum heights if it's in a base zoning district with a 26 story building they can do 26tory building next to a house. >> Yes. But none of our districts allow that. Most most of our districts I think with the exception of maybe to have maximum heights at 35 to 50 ft. Okay. And then there's a there's a a maximum height uh depending on the distance from single family. I think it's a 2 to1 distance. So your height could only be twice what the distance is or one half the distance is >> from a single family. >> So honestly this this was probably the thing that took the most time to think through and and it's not perfect but we think this is reasonable for now. If it turns out that this is not where we want to land, um, it can be changed. >> On to the next one. >> All right, next one's pretty straightforward. Um, we currently in our multif family concept plan have sizes for the different types of bedrooms. So, we uh brought those over and we'll retain those size requirements. And for a unit mix um we are proposing that if you have or if a developer has more than 25 units in a building uh that half of those uh can have the same number of bedrooms. So basically you can't have all one bedroom or all two bedrooms. So have some variety of one, two or threebedroom. And if you are in a if you have a complex more than 50 units then minimum of 10% of those should be a three-bedroom unit. And that provides a little more variety for the different different types of households, uh, different sizes and and other needs. >> I like this idea because one of the things we get criticized for is that we don't, you know, provide housing. So, this goes up to three bedrooms. David, >> where did this kind of proposal come from? This was one of the suggestions that Frieza Nichols had included in their report and analysis. Thought it was worth pursuing. >> Al yeah I think um I think KO you had reached out or Philip or our team here to other cities that are looking at what they're going to try to do. Do we have any feedback of how anything's moving? Yeah, I'm sure staff can give an example, but I know that for example, Plano and Arlington have already done public presentations. So, I know that we have looked at that. Um, I know Carolyn has been part of a working group uh of a number of cities and so they have we have collectively been sharing ideas back and forth and so that certainly has influenced uh what we're doing. Um and and Philip has kind of explained kind of consistency uh on some of these regulations. Obviously, there are some items that are unique um unique to Irving. >> Yeah, that that that's a great point. The way that Irving zones and we regulate is different than how Plano does. Their land use map looks a lot different than ours, but there are some things some commonalities of areas of regulation that we've uh that we do share. the the minimum height issue is being looked at by Plano and Arlington. Um it that's kind of one of the common areas. Um there there are differences as well. We can when we get to open space, I'll point one out. >> There are some jurisdictions who are taking the position that we can't regulate open space under SP840. We don't agree, but there is some nuance to how we can regulate open space. Okay, I guess my final input is we are I assume keeping all OP options open until we make a final decision. What you're seeing today is what we are drafting in the ordinance that will be presented to PNZ next week and will be presented to you on the 28th. If there are things that you see today that you don't like or you want changed, um we would welcome that feedback so we can adjust uh before this is presented to you on the 28th >> and before it's presented to PNZ. We need to make sure we're consistent with PNZ as well. >> Yeah, PNZ's recom I mean what whatever we present to PNZ, we can't add something um different that hasn't been vetted through the P&Z first. The law requires that PNZ has to make a recommendation on our regulations before they're presented to council. >> That's why the speed that we're doing this is so abnormal. Yeah. >> Okay. Landscaping. >> Landscaping. So, we are proposing some changes here. Uh so, landscaping today. Uh there's some changes. There's some requirements if you're adjacent to single family zoned land. Um, we're proposing that there's a So, you have to have a a maximum uh 25 or I'm sorry, yeah, maximum 25 foot buffer. So, the Senate Bill 840 does not allow us to require anything larger than a 25- foot setback. Now, if there's a district that is less than 25 ft, then that's what we would have to comply with. But we are proposing within that 25 foot setback, that is also a landscape buffer. Um and they would excuse me need to provide um a minimum one 3-inch caliber tree every 25 feet within that setback. Uh and you know the forester can replace a couple trees if they need to. Uh we're also proposing that there'll be no parking driveways loading basically no paved surfaces in that buffer area. So within that 25 required 25 foot required setback, it would essentially be heavily treed in order to provide more of a a screening and more of a buffer to the residential. Uh we're also requiring to kick up the requirement of street trees that they provide one tree at least every 40 feet on center ideally within 10 ft of the public sidewalk. It probably right on the edge of the property line. uh that's intended to uh beautify the property but also provide shade for use of the public sidewalk. Um we know that the type of tree that is compatible with streets um those some of them some of them are more compatible than others put it that way. And then for fencing, um, today we have a 7 foot screening fence or wall and they could also that could include a wood fence and we are requiring an 8-oot masonry wall between the single family uh and the zero lot line. And then as Philip mentioned earlier, we had kicked around the idea of also adding duplexes or town home districts to those protected uh borders. And we wanted to get input from y'all today both on height and these items as to if you wanted us to include those districts for duplexes and town homes in that protected area. I >> I think the the fencing I would certainly encourage that we require the fencing more places than less. I think that makes sense. in terms of adding duplex and town homes to the buffer that would decrease the areas in which that minimum six stories would be applicable. I don't know by how much. Um, so but if you feel like that it would be too imposing to have a six-story structure in close proximity to a town home or duplex structure, then we could make that 120 foot buffer apply to those as well. I think another thing while we're talking about, you know, screening fences, we should be looking at the environment because one of the problems we're going to run into is if we cement everything over, we're going to have drainage problems. So that, you know, requiring trees, requiring open space, sod, things of that nature, that all helps us with our drainage and other things that we're we're doing as well. So, I think it's environmentally. I mean, that's to me one of the things we've got to if we're going to end up with all this stuff this close together, we're going to have to figure out how we can provide some some drainage space, some green space, some some, you know, places to go. Uh, I don't see any lights on, but I I wouldn't have any problem including this with the others as well because you you know, even though you we we talk about this all the time, multif family versus uh town homes that are single family ownership and stuff, I think that, you know, a person that's in a town home rather than having five balconies looking down upon them, uh, you know, there's a difference between an ownership versus a rental, I So, I don't have a problem with the >> with you including those as well. But I also think rather than just, you know, one of the things we need to think about, and I think this accomplishes that, is we've got to have some green space for the environment and trees and things of that nature. So, Mayor, I I I hear what you're saying and we can certainly do that if we include town homes and and duplex um in the buffer that and we can make that change. What it won't preclude is a fourstory multifamily being right built right next door. >> Right. >> That's that's just Austin's rule. So, we have to live with that. Well, and again, I think more than anything, just having the the greenscape and the trees makes all the difference. >> All right. Right. >> So, the next one is our open space. So, this also has taken a little bit of of thinking through. Um currently it's 30% of the gross area of the site of the property and the usable open space is 25% of the net floor area which is a basically it's it's proportionate to the size of the building. Uh what we're proposing is a minimum of 20% gross area of the site but 40% of that open space would be usable or improved space. And the intention here is um part of Senate Bill 840 is you can't regulate floor to area ratio. You can't regulate the size of the building as a proportion of the lot. So we're trying to be sensitive to that with this proposal, but then kick up the requirements for the amenities. So we're not saying how big the amenities have to be, but you have to provide them. We don't have really any uh other than playgrounds and um we don't even require a pool today, but so we're saying you have to provide >> parks. Yeah. Um yeah, we I've heard you loud and clear on the dog park, mayor. Um so we're requiring one swimming pool and deck area, adequately sized and fence dog park. You want to be sensitive that we didn't set how big that was going to be. a walking or jogging trail within or around the site and a playground with a minimum of three pieces of equipment. Uh we also have a list of optional equipment or optional amenities they could provide and we want one of those. It could be additional swimming pools. Sometimes you have bigger complexes that want more pools. Uh ball courts, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, uh art fountains if they do a rooftop pool, which again would be part of that significantly higher quality development. We don't want to discourage that. That would be counted as part of the amenity. So, because it's on a structure, it wouldn't be counted as open space because open space essentially was to the sky. Um, but we would they would get credit for it as an amenity. So, that that was our thought here is to make sure that we leaned more heavily into the quality of the amenities versus the space because we wanted to be delicate with that requirement. Uh we also added some requirements back on the tree discussion that those spaces those outdoor spaces whether they're passive um like a just a grassy yard or the actual improved spaces um need to be screened with trees or shade structures um need to have seating areas um you know if the dog park we need to have those types of seating areas and screening and one large shade tree per 3,000 square feet of square feet of usable open space and then also provide sight furnish ings such as seating, waste receptacles, and pedestrian scaled lighting. So again, not worried about the size as much as making sure the quality of the amenities is provided. >> Comments? Okay. >> Okay, >> David, excuse me. >> But just just the wording in the first one, it says four include one. Does that mean you include one of the following? >> Um, yes. Yeah, I can. Sorry. Lots of editing of this. All right, no more comments. So, we added this staff found this one thanks to Ken. Um, and this is one of the more uh modern apartment complexes. So, it kind of helps to visualize what we're thinking of. This is the A Loscus at 114 and 161 over here by the the blue star. Um, and so, so you can just see they have a pool area. They have some trails that go through. Uh, they have some open space. This one actually does have a dog park. It's kind of a smaller triangular area that probably wasn't good for much other, but it was perfect for a dog park. So, this is a a typical uh modern multif family development >> except under the new rules, if those are more than 120 ft from single family, they would have to be six-story buildings, which >> right >> would change their concept. >> One thing that makes this this work is it's on the canal. So they've got open space on so it doesn't feel like you're so closed in. >> You got the canal and on this south side of that >> Mark. Yeah. I want to talk about the the height restriction a little bit more. I mean, I think we need to have a clear understanding that the way this uh what's being proposed here is that we because we can't um zone against residential um multif family next to residential. If we if we allow within 120 ft those structures that are 45 ft, then it is going to be wood wood construction and and there there would be an interest in that. And so by not having a higher minimum height even within that distance, everybody here needs to understand that we are leaving that open for that to occur and that and we could potentially um limit that if we have the higher minimum height with requiring steel construction within 120 ft. And I understand what the staff's concern is that do so say a developer says fine, I'll do that. Then then you have a high building next to residential. But um that's that's kind of like the that's the debate. That's what you have to you know figure out if that's what we want to do. Um and uh it may be better to actually have the higher um minimum height requirement and um take that risk. That that's a that's a policy decision. I think from from our perspective exactly is exactly exactly as you said Councilman trying to evaluate you know what is reasonable to expect in proximity to a single family home if if you set the minimum if you have no buffer um or set it less it just creates the potential as unlikely as it may be for a very imposing multifamily in close proximity proximity to single family >> in in the I I guess we're we're we're very confident that um the six six stories will never be will never allow the wood construction I guess for engineering purposes. >> Um Wayne, can you can you speak to that? Um Wayne is the my adviser on how high you have to be before that steel frame construction kicks in. And we talked about this at length. All right, good afternoon again. Uh, keep in mind I'm gonna I'm going to use the infamous mississ answer. It all depends. In general, when you get to six stories, there's no way around it. There are various forms of construction to keep it within what we call type one and two, which is that concrete and steel. Six stories is going to be that threshold. Below that, you run there. There are multitude of possibilities that a podium woodframe type three con there's all these other it depends but that six story is where that threshold generally lands. >> Okay that's that's a pretty safe belief then is that's not going to change that >> no sir that that's been in the building code for decades. >> Yeah. So I I would advocate to to have the sixth story being the requirement even within 120 feet. I think that um the the incentive is going to be for um the the wood construction to be built up because it's cheaper and easier and if they can do it as a matter of right then there's an there's an opportunity for that. Our policy has been you know we've been trying to like move towards um greater density. the mayor talks about that a lot and um that's the future of the city and so um I I understand the concerns that you know Philip is talking about but um I think we need we have to figure that out and I would say that we should go six stories even within 120 ft. So what the if that were the consensus councilman, what we would basically do is just establish a minimum height of six stories period and that we wouldn't even have to address the buffer issue. So, mayor, what I was saying is that um I'd advocate for the minimum six stories even within 120 ft. Um because otherwise if there if you can have wood construction, the wrap construction um anywhere within 120 ft of residential, then I think there's a there's an incentive for developers to go ahead and do that. It's cheap to build it and then dump it and then and then that's impacting the neighborhoods and our infrastructure. But we know as as Philip said, then then if somebody actually does take us up on that, a developer builds that then you have this higher apartment next to residential. That's the downside. >> What do y'all think? >> Adam, >> excuse me. Um, if we put a six-story next to a residential within the 120 ft, is there any way we could regulate like the balconies that was mentioned earlier as being something where the resident uh the single family or the residential lot would feel like >> this is where you get into the rabbit holes because there's and and so what what our proposal right now is balconies required for every unit. >> Okay. Now, it it just to to to think about exceptions and what about this scenario that that's just time that we're I'm not saying we can't do it, but it's hard in the amount of time to think through the consequences of that. I don't know what the right rule is on that. So, >> to get something done, we're saying it's required for every unit. >> Well, even so, I I I agree with Mark. I think this would force higher quality construction uh and it's less risky. >> All right. So, we're we're kind of doing a consensus about where do we want to actually require sixtory construction even within 120 ft knowing that if that happens and you have a high multif family next to residential, very close to residential, I'm in favor of um requiring six stories everywhere because I don't think a developer is going to do that. So, I think Luis is in favor, Adam's in favor, you're in favor, David. >> That's four. >> Let me ask the question. >> I got a question. >> Is that a minimum of six? >> Yes, minimum. >> Well, I would pose this question to every council member in here. Would you want a six-story hotel 120 ft from your house looking right down into your backyard? >> Yeah, that's that's that's the danger. Exactly. >> That's my point. I'm not for a six-story the ability to build a six-story hotel or structure with balconies looking down in my backyard. I mean, even if it's if it's 200 feet away, you still looking down in somebody's backyard, you know? So, there goes their privacy. Uh so, for that case, no, I wouldn't be for a minimum of six stories. Uh that's just too much of an intrusion uh into people. I mean, when you got people who pay a lot of money for their home and then you got somebody can I mean, what if you got a swimming pool? What you mean? I I'm not for the minimum of six stories. I think we do need to protect residential properties how we can on this and that's where I stand. So, I'm not for a minimum uh of six stories on every everything. >> John, >> well, to me, a fourstory apartment complex right next to my house is just as intrusive as a six-story. Um, and I would know I live next to one. It's on It's on the front, so it's not into the backyard, but I mean, even three stories that close, you know, you're you're talking about a lot of loss of privacy into your yard. Um, yeah. So, I mean, if the sixth story is what's going to require the quality that we're trying to hold developers to as we go forward, then I I think I would be in favor of that, too. Oh, >> the other side of that is we're trying to put it in a position where developers are going to look at and say, "Do we really want to do that costwise?" So, you know, it's it's either or. And so, I rather, my position is, you know, let's make them spend more money. If they don't want to spend more money, fine. If they do, it is what it is, whether it's four, five, or six. Okay. Abdul, >> are we talking about sixtory hotel or sixtory high quality? >> Multif family. >> High quality condominiums. >> Multif family. Anything they want to do. >> So hotel is not multif family, right? >> No. No. >> Okay. So hotels are out of question. >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. I just I I just need one clarification though because I constantly hear this word quality, high quality. Okay. As though wood structures cannot be high quality buildings. Uh so can you kind of like cuz to me when you start talking about wood versus steel, you're talking about structural integrity, not necessarily quality from the aesthetics part that people are going to see. because I could build a six-story wooden structure aesthetically could look just as good as your six-story metal structure depending on how much I'm willing to put on the exterior of the building. So, help me understand when we say quality. >> I'm going to take a stab at it. >> Well, I think what we're talking about as far as quality is the long-term life of a structure. When you build a wood construction building, it's typical of what you normally see in what we call the Texas wraparound, it has a very high cost of maintenance over the life of that property, where concrete and steel doesn't. I mean, it's going to cost a lot more upfront, but that life of that property is going to be around much, much longer than that wood structure. And uh uh you won't have a wood structure six stories in height. And I think that's part of uh what we're talking about here. Uh once you get to that threshold, the building code doesn't allow for conventional wood construction. Uh there is now what we call heavy timber, which is a very thick engineer type construction of wood, but that isn't your uh typical wood construction that you see uh when you see these Texas wraparounds. So, I think that's what we mean by higher quality because you're right, aesthetically that it's all subjective, but we're talking about the physical construction of the building going from wood to steel and concrete. >> Control materials. >> We can't control materials anyway. And and I would just add on to that the the the energy efficiency requirements too also lead into that that it's going to it's going to it's going to be a high quality >> going to be very efficient and very longlasting. Now, if I remember correctly during my tenure with LCA that the reason around Lake Caroline we only have four story. It's a cost factor of the type of material you need to go if you go up five or six you're using very it's a safety application and there is a cost to it. That's why I'm advocating for six. Period. >> Have five. >> All right. So, we the we'll make that change and uh establish the minimum height at six stories. Um they would not be able to go higher than six unless the district allowed it. Okay, that's the other part of it. but minimum six regardless. >> Okay. >> All right. >> On to the next one. >> Thank you. >> All right. So, we get into some private outdoor space. Um, so we don't require balconies or any ground level units today. Um, we are proposing to require a minimum 60 square foot uh balcony 6 feet in depth per unit. And for ground level units, 120 square ft fenced patio area on the outside. For parking, um we would clarify there's no parking between a residential building and the street. And again, we'll have the street trees along there. So that will create a hopefully a nicer street front. Um half 50% of the parking spaces would be covered. We cannot require structured parking, but covered parking is not structured parking. So this would just essentially require the car ports and that is something we see consistently in the higher quality multif family uh complexes is the people who are paying those rents want their cars to be protected. Um we would not allow compact parking spaces. We currently allow 10% across the board. Um because um there's a minimum of one space per unit required. We want to make sure that all those spaces are usable. So we would not allow park compact spaces and we would also not allow shared parking. So currently we allow shared parking within 300 feet if the if the giving property has excess parking and that would not be permitted for multif family uses. We'd be adding a requirement for bicycle storage. try to encourage some use of bicycles uh if we do have minimum parking and so have a secure room and one room for every four buildings. And then for EV charging, we would just refer to the building code green standards and have 15% of the parking spaces be EV ready. >> Any comments? >> Al? >> Yeah. Could I uh ask my good friend the fire chief to come up and give us his expertise on EV parking and the whole safely application that you all look towards? >> Before chief gets up there, just want to make sure that all these EV spaces would have to comply with what the chief presented two weeks ago. >> There you go. Thank you, Phillip. I agree with what Philip said. Victor Connley, Fire Chief, how can I answer your question? >> Any way you like. >> Well, once again, we've gone over some of our recommendations that we want to amend the fire code with uh in regards to EV charging stations and the dangers of EV vehicles are are just now kind of hitting the surface. They're it's new technology. the batteries in these cars over time, I think you're going to find that they're going to get to where they get older and older and we're going to have more and more problems with them. The only way you can extinguish these vehicles with copious amounts of water, and even at that, it takes a long period of time and then you have to get basically a hazardous chemical company to come in and get the batteries and recapture them and drum them up. So, our recommendations are to build masonry walls around these charging stations. they can give up get temperatures as high as 8,000 degrees. We're trying to get them away from structures so they don't impinge flames on the structures themselves. It's all about life safety and property conservation. Will there be push back? Yes, there will be because it's an additional cost to do these features, but we think it's necessary to protect the building and life safety. >> Dr. That's what I really wanted you to depict because at the end of the day, we don't want these kind of vehicles from a safety standpoint inside the building if we can deal with that. So, there's going to be an added cost for developing that kind of space outside. So, thank you. >> That's that's correct. And just to add on to that, as you know, it takes a little more cost to run your electricity out away from the building and that's going to be part of the push back. It's easy to put it right outside the building, but if you'll look around nowadays, before codes started coming into place, you'll see that these EV charging stations are right outside the front door, right next to the building. And now that we're coming along and finding the dangers of these devices, that's why we're trying to get them away from the building. Uh, you know, I don't want to scare anybody about EV vehicles. You know, your fuel hydrocarbons can be just as bad, but uh the EV cars can put off heavy metals. They're going to be destroying our bunker gear. There's going to be a whole lot of cost affiliated with these things as they off gas and try to cool down or catch fire and we have to try to put them out. >> Yes, sir. >> Amenities. >> All right. Amenities. Um, currently we don't require really too many amenities in the mailbox and screening of mechanical equipment. So, we want to require laundry connections. Uh that is something we you know we don't want to have a laundromat. So every unit would need to have washerd dryer connections a gym fitness center clubhouse and a business remote work center. And then add requirement to have an additional two amenities with this yoga rooms. Um I put a washing station a bicycle repair center within the storage rooms package lockers private storage units. Uh just a little more to increase the quality of that multif family complex. um architecture. We are pulling over all of the existing requirements um that are in the concept plan today and there are no requirements for ground floor units. So just adding some that those ground floor units need to have some type of architectural feature, covered porches, enclosed patios, that type of thing. The roof articulation, we just scrubbed that a little bit. Um, we would retain the change of plane of the roof to add a little bit of character, but let the building code regulate the roof pitch and type. >> There any comments on those? >> Nope. >> Nope. >> Excellent. >> Um, the next is density. So, Senate Bill 840 does not allow us to regulate density greater than what is allowed in the city today. Uh currently we have in the multif family districts 18 units an acre and the to districts 40 to 60 and the urban business overlay is 40. Uh we're preparing an amendment to remove those maximums um from the to and urban overlay districts. >> Those are actually minimums. >> I'm sorry minimums. Um and so we'd remove those from those two districts which would u make sure that we follow the requirements of 840. If >> if I can just make a comment here. Essentially, there's a trade-off between density and height. Um, if you go with height as your regulating um instrument, which is what we're doing, we're not going to use density to regulate um because there's a trade-off. Even though so the max density that the state allows us to limit would be 36 units per acre or whatever is the highest you allow in the city by regulating and requiring height. We're going to have very high densities where multif family is allowed and that's that's the trade-off just we want to be very transparent there in the urban center. Some of these complexes have 50 to 60 70 units per acre. That's the type of density. If you're look pushing buildings up to six stories and higher, you're going to be densities that are higher than 36 units per acre. So, um, just want to lay it out and make sure that you understand. Um, if we were to limit density, we would not be promoting height. We wouldn't be able to require the type of height that we're proposing. >> Makes sense. Okay. Um and then winding it up requirements for residential mixed use. So if there are the only the only mixeduse district that we have by right is in the 161 overlay and that requires a minimum of 10% uh non-residential uses. Y'all have seen a few zoning cases in the last few years for that um where they want to do less than 10%. So the proposal would be in areas zoned for mixed use that multif family residential and mixed use would have a minimum of 35 or have a since the multif family has to be at least 65 then it would have to have 35% of the non-residential uses. Um we're also requiring we we're clarifying what a ground what a commercial ready unit is. So for that first floor of commercial um then they would have to have those what we're calling commercial ready which would um they would have to do some the infrastructure uh ceiling heights. We want to make sure that those are not intended to be residential and instead are ready for uh restaurants, retail and others to move in. So, we have a definition within the ordinance for that or a clarification on definition. >> 30% is a very high threshold. That's what we believe the law would allow us to do the way it's written. Um, we want to take some time over the next little bit and think through what a quality mixeduse project looks like and come up with some additional development standards that may offer some flexibility off that 35%. But we just don't have time right now. Um and so we're establishing what the state allows us to do and then u maybe think through it more in a more deliberate fashion come up with something that uh might be different. >> Okay. >> So I'm sorry. >> Let me ask a question. Have you all, Philip, spent some time um actually with your staff dealing and working with and talking to the Lost Scaling Association because they have some sensitivity about what we're going through right now, really supporting what we come forward because they're they're basically are looking to us to take the lead on it. >> I don't think we have necessarily, Joselyn, unless you've had conversations. So when I think we've discussed this when when we first started I did reach out to Phil and say how is LCA going to work with 840 and because 840 allows private deed restrictions to be enforced and so the answer was if residential if if multif family is allowed then LCA would allow it if it's not allowed then it would have to go through whatever amendment process be it a vote whether the declarant what whatever is required in that area to allow multif family is what they would have to do. Um, we didn't get into any of the the the details of of the the specifics like this. It was more how are how would they allow uses that may not be allowed today. I think at some point the issue I think we're all concerned about is, you know, we'll be able to work with the zoning categories and things of that nature, but they have the ability to approve what these look like and that's what we don't have the ability to do. So, we need to know what their standards are and what they're willing to do or not do because what they had standards that they were using in the early years of LCA are completely different than the standards you see today. There were percentages of brick and things of that nature, bigger setbacks from the streets. They used to be 35, now some of them are at 25. So the reality is, what are they going to do? Because they have the ability to deal with probably 75% of what we wish we could deal with. >> Yeah. Mayor, let me let me just say this, Justin, for you and Philip and and Chris. I've talked and visited with Hammond on this and they understand exactly because they are e exposed just by virtue of what the whole idea of the urban center and what was built there as part of the Los Kalina uh development but now also the association. So, they're they're really heathen and I want to say this, we don't know what the board's going to do. Um because, you know, they have a board that they have to deal with. Uh but at the end of the day, they're looking for us to kind of set the tone and the leadership. They do have the capability with their deed restrictions to do some things. So, I think that's where I'm recommending that we that you all try to get with them quickly. Thank you. And what we're proposing today is just to get something in place. We nothing is forever and if there are things as we work through we will we intend to massage this. This is just to get something in place before September 1st. >> Okay. Other zoning development. >> All right. >> Process changes. >> So, uh we've discussed a little bit of this before. We want to make sure when they apply at building permit that we have a form that's very clear that they have provided uh all of their studies, their water, wastewater, traffic, they've done everything they are required to do uh through an adequate public facilities requirement. Um we will encourage them to reach out to the community, but we also uh intend to do a courtesy notice process and we will put that as part of their building fee. Um, so what whatever how much postage that is. Um, and we could do 200 ft, 300 ft, 500 ft. We hadn't come down to a number. I don't know if if you council have a preference on what that courtesy boundary is. Um, but we can't require notices anymore because we're not doing the zoning process, but we still think it's important that we let people in the area know uh what is being built and why it's being built. Um, we also saw it was a great idea one of the other cities had of a posting of signage. So when they get their building permit approved, they can put out a big sign and we're specifying the color and the font and the whole deal. Um, saying this is the construction that's coming. This is how it was authorized and have the developer put some information on there if people have any questions where to go and find out more information. And then we also need to um amend the consolidated fee schedule to address uh some of the costs for the additional review fees for all of these different studies we have to do for the notification and just the additional cost to the city um through this process. So finally uh we are parallel parallel effort doing a a new adequate public facilities ordinance. So this would be in the land development code which is not part of zoning. it actually will apply to anything that goes through the building permit process. Um, and that is basically kind of a center point for all of basically telling everybody, here's the water and the sewer and the traffic studies that you need to go to and make sure that you do your study and that you prove whether there is adequate capacity within those systems and work through those departments to make sure that uh it's determined what needs to be done, how much it's going to cost, how the developer is going to make that happen. Um there would also be a reservation entitlement process. Um and then it would just again this adequate public facilities is just formalizing a process that we already do today but this just centralizes the location for um kind of a launch point to the other codes and a few other amendments uh that we have found. We briefly talked about having to amend the urban business overlay and the TOD for those density requirements. Um the heavy truck terminal is actually duplicated in the light and heavy industrial categories in the land use chart. So we just want to clean that up. The adequate public facilities will be um we'll we'll do a an amendment to the subdivision ordinance to point to the new adequate public facilities chapter. We want to move the storm water management out of the subdivision ordinance into its own chapter in the land development code. Um again because we want it to apply outside of the platting process and subdivision is the platting process. So we think this is a an efficient and a straightforward way to do that. And then uh we would al we similarly create the chapter 51 in the land development code. So we're just picking up from one place and putting into another. And again here's a timeline we're working through. We're here on July 31st. PNZ will see these amendments on the 4th. Uh PNZ has a called meeting on the 18th for some of the other amendments that we did not we were not able to get into the notice for the fourth and then everything will come together to you to city council on the 28th. >> Great job. I know we've a lot thrown on the table and and we got a real short time crunch and you've covered a lot of information and worked on a lot of things. So I wanted to say thank you David. Did we have anybody come for the public hearing on July 14th? >> Wayne, >> don't believe so. >> I I was there. There was no public that spoke at the hearing. Um the members of the construction board were there. Um they reviewed it. They actually, I think, offered a resolution of support for the green building performance standards. >> Okay. >> Is that right, Wayne? >> That is correct. No, no one from the public spoke at the hearing. And keep in mind that the construction board of appeals are uh members of the building community as well. So, uh thought I'd just throw that in there. >> All right. >> All right. And last one is rock and roll. >> Again, getting your support to move forward. >> Sounds good. We're going to push uh the next item and uh Kale, why don't you read us into executive session on our last two and we'll take about a 105 minute break before we come back in the restroom while we get our food. We can eat here while we have the discussion on board appointments. >> All right, mayor. Uh the time is 5:40. The Irving City Council will convene into a closed executive session. This relates to items number 40 and 41. Um And this is u these are personnel matters subject to open meetings act section 551.071 and mayor uh item number 31 uh and item number four um we'd like to offer some legal advice pursuant to 551.071. 071. >> Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TXV app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXGV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual oneact play performance. >> They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. >> Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, The Hilarious Farce by Michael Fra. Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flicks, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring David Corweat and Rachel Broahan. >> Your excellence, that's what makes you who you are. Hello everyone. Welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares host a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. >> Are you here for AC? Okay, you're going to go right this way and you're going to make the parts right. >> Texas summers are a scorcher. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. >> We're providing AC's and box fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need in food pantries. We have food pantries all over. Irving is one has a high senior population but also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Irving Cares for this event. I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today so I came for her. I think it's a great opportunity for those that aren't able to afford a AC. You know he has been terrible this year. It really was a godsend. 300 AC window units and a 100 box fans were given to elders in need. >> Thank you. >> Recipients could then attend the senior expo held inside Irving Cares to learn about essential services. >> There's a number of different agencies in there that provide um targeted resources. >> It feels good. It feels good seeing people like um learning and getting to know about benefits and help that they could have. I loved it. They they was very informative. They told us, you know, what we can do, the resources they have, and then we got gifted the bonus, >> gaining a little more than relief from the heat. The event succeeds in providing critical aid to local seniors. >> It is the right thing to do to give back. The city of Irving has always been very good and being very benevolent. It's just another way in which we're doing this year is to take care of our own and take care of those would meant something to us. >> Being able to help people right now when we see rents increasing, when we see home prices uh be being high here in the DFW area, man, we really can't do enough. >> It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart cuz I know it takes a heart of a lot of people to do this. Thank you for your support. >> Have a good one. >> Thank you. >> Irving Parks and Recreation Centers are playing it cool with their annual one-act play competition. No drama, just fun as the community enjoys some kid-friendly performances. When I grow up, I want to be an actor. So, I'm getting practice from this thing. >> Last year and the year before that, I did the the play because my mom thought it would be my good. I mean, the first one she thought it would be my good and I thought it was fun. So, I did it the second time. And both of those times we won. So, I was just like, I think I want to have a bunch of fun this year, too. >> That's like a million words. That's got to be a record. Our first play that's going to be coming up is going to be Mustang and Simmeron. And they're going to be performing The Lost Ruby. Basically, three kids that get sucked up into a black hole and they come into a jungle and a parrot and a pirate >> that sounds like a parrot >> find out that they stole their ruby and takes it from them. And then they're going through three trials to basically get the Ruby back and all chaos goes and they have to try and figure out how to go back home in time for dinner. >> All right, teams. We need a plan, >> right? Let's use our greatest weapon. >> Oh, I know this one, guys. Teamwork. >> No, it's a monkey. >> Uh-huh. >> Oh, please don't tell me that monkey just meowed. The second play that's going to be coming up is going to be Lee and Northwest and they're going to be performing a twist of like a Cinderella story and it's going to be called the Golden Sneaker. >> I vow to marry the young man who can fit into this sneaker, but he must be able to show me the other. >> And then our last play is going to be the family showdown. It's basically two families go headto-head to win money for a college fund. For one point, which Disney movie has a talking snowman named Olaf? >> Frozen. I want time. >> They have been rehearsing for 6 to 7 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique >> where you could like meet up with people and it's just a place to have fun. It's beneficial to come and show your support so the kids know that the whole community supports them and what they do and their dreams. Those kids always do a great job in those shows. Another great performance by an ensemble cast can be seen in the newest adaptation of Superman. James Gunn tries his hand at a new Superman movie. And because of my love for the filmmaker, I went into this film cautiously optimistic, even though there hasn't been a good Superman adaptation since Smallville. No offense to Henry Caval, who did an amazing job with what he had to work with. And as I've said many times before, audiences are experiencing superhero fatigue. But I'm happy to say this film blew me away. Gun has revitalized the genre, especially for DC, and given us a Superman we can truly look up to. Luckily for everyone, this is not an origin story. The film begins with him as an established superhero in Metropolis for three years. While, as many of us know, also working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent, he's already dating Lois Lane, and Lex Luthther is on a mission to destroy him. This is not a retelling of what we've seen a hundred times before. Instead, this story addresses real world issues, struggling with your identity and acceptance in a world you're not from, and showing a vulnerable and humorous side to the man of steel we haven't seen before. The film stars David Corinwat, Rachel Broahan, and Nicholas Holt, who are fantastic in their iconic roles. Hol is easily the best portrayal of Lex Luthther to date. And the chemistry between Corin Sweat and Broahan as Lois and Clark flies off the screen. Superman. He's not a man. He's an it. >> Gun has resuscitated the tired story and given life to this tale with a modern take told by a stellar cast, including a scene stealing dog. There is something brilliant about the fact that even though Gun can make his stars shine, the smallest role still stands out and brings value. Particularly his addition to Mr. Terrific Guy Gardner and Hot Girl who all sprinkle the right amount of comic relief. Like any good James Gun film, he brings a humor along with the heart. This Superman leads with kindness so much so that in the heat of battle, he will stop to save a squirrel. His desire to be accepted by society while staying true to his innate virtue tugs at your heart and inspires hope. Soar to theaters and see one of the best films of the year. James Gun Superman is an absolute mustsee. Superman is now showing. Check AMC Irving Mall and Almo Draft House Cinema Lost Cleanest for Showtimes. While Superman soarses on screen, in Mainstages production of Noises Off, sardines fly on stage. The 1982 comedy gives us a look at theater behind the scenes. >> All these doors I shall live. >> This is perfect. Noises Off is really one of the most beloved farces that have ever been written. >> As soon as you hear the line, I've heard of people getting stuck with the problem. Stuck with the problem. >> Stuck with the problem. This is ridiculous. And then I want your arms. Look that window right there. Say no more. >> A hilarious show within a show. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. >> I can't open starve and answer the phone. I've only got one pair of plates. Hello. And I take the sardines. No, no, I leave the sardines. No, I take the sardines. You >> leave the sardines and you put the receiver back. >> Oh, I put the receiver back. >> Lloyd is out in the audience as a director would be taking notes and watching everything as it happens. >> And off I go at last. >> Leaving the receiver. Come in, have a great time, laugh until your sides hurt. >> It's a no-brainer for a good time. It really is. >> Everyone look under their feet. >> Don't move their feet. >> Everyone will be back exactly where they were. >> Pick up your feet one by one. It's kind of like reality television a little bit. Getting to see what really goes on behind the scenes of stuff. You'll see it live on stage here at the Irving Art Center. >> I tell you one thing, Vicki, >> what's that? Dad, >> when all around is strife and uncertainty? What? >> There's nothing like a good oldfashioned plate of sardine. >> What did she say? >> A good oldfashioned plate. >> A good oldfashioned plate. What? >> Starings >> and >> in addition to comical plays, there are lots of fun things to do around the city. Levi Gomez or Manab about town shares his suggestions. >> It's a book, it's a movie, it's coming here to the West Irving Library. Celebrate the end of summer with the showing of the new Dogman at 2:30 on Tuesday, July 29th. See the film and work on some super crafts. Country headliner Billy Carrington comes to Toyota Music Factory on Friday, August 1st, he's joined by Kit Moore and Marlon Faki. The concert begins at 7 p.m. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once these doors open on August 2nd, you'll find a treasure trove of books, music, movies, and games. The back to school sale takes place from 10 to 2, so be ready for some serious shopping. This special sale through the Friends of the Library is open to the public. Blending genres like soul, country, and pop, Teddy Swims is categorized by his soulful, raspy voice. His I've tried everything but therapy tour comes to Toyota Music Factory on August 7th at 800 p.m. Join a fun new book club for readers in third through fifth grade. The August 8th session features The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Discuss the book and do a fun craft starting at 4:30 here at the West Irving Library. Here at Southwest Park, you have a lot of options for fun. The 19th acre community park features sports fields, a playground, Irving's first football court, a spray park, walking trail, and workout equipment. And it's all recently renovated. Stop by anytime when the sun is shining. And that wraps up this episode of Irving Spotlight. Join us next time as we attend an event that is helping local young entrepreneurs learn how to get involved with the community and elevate their professional brand. And in the new Irving Eats, we see what's cooking at Jackson Texas Kitchen, one of the recent additions to the Toyota Music Factory. As always, tell us stories you'd like to see on the show. You can email us at ictnving texas.gov, or connect with us on social media. So, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X and Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for tuning in, and have a great evening for Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. As summer heats up, so does the entertainment at Toyota Music Factory, including the launch of the summer night market series. The series offers an open air market with dozens of vendors. It's a lively evening experience celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Vendors sell everything from jewelry, clothing, and sports wear to a wide assortment of arts and crafts. >> And the whole point of this is really to help small businesses thrive in our economy. We want to make sure that we're giving people an opportunity to provide for their families and love what they do while they're doing it. >> I think it's a good exposure to our products itself. Not even if they're not buying, but at least Oh, I like your things. Christmas is right around the corner. The summer night market series continues July 26th, August 9th, and August 30th on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Admission is free. >> Breaking ground. >> To finally get here is just unbelievable. We're super excited. >> A massive new multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is coming to Mustang Park. Find out about some of the features. Going for gold. I wanted to to prove to myself that I could still do things like this. >> We can do anything we want to do. >> The Golden Sneaker Games attract older adults ready to show off their athletic skills. See the new competitions added this year. Plus, why all of these dogs are celebrating their birthdays on the same day. Now on City Source. Thousands of students get the supplies they need to start the school year on the right note at Supplies for Success. Hello and welcome to City Source. I'm Thomas Gandandy. That story is coming up later. But we begin with the start of construction for a new multigenerational aquatic and recreation center at Mustang Park. Leaders are calling this the largest recreational investment in Irving's history. We were there for the groundbreaking celebration. >> This is really going to propel us into the next phase of recreational services. There are pictures and words. >> It's modern. It's attractive. >> Most outstanding, awesome, >> shockingly enormous. >> All are fitting to describe what's coming to Irving's Mustang Park, but they don't capture the full story. This is something that Irving has never seen before. >> I think you'll be surprised at all that we've been able to pack into it. >> The Irving residents, as much as we've talked about it, they really have no idea what they're in store for. >> Now, we will be able to see it take shape on this land. The multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is becoming reality. This groundbreaking celebrates the start of construction. >> This is the largest single investment of a citizen amenity that we've ever made as a city. The first thing to notice will be the size. 127,000 square ft. >> So if you take the facility right behind you, which is our current Mustang center, that is 17,000 square ft. So not only double it, not only triple it, not only quadruple it, it's 7 and 12 times the size of the facility back here. >> Believe it's the largest municipal recreation facility in the metroplex when it gets finished. Well, this is going to be a multi-purpose facility that has just about anything and everything that you would ever want to do. >> Inside there will be an aquatic center, gym, group fitness area, indoor track, party rooms, and so much more, >> an indoor golf simulator. We're going to have an outdoor turf field. >> I'm extremely excited about the senior component that we have that'll be on one end. It'll only be for seniors. The active senior area will feature game rooms, an outdoor gardening area, fitness space, and room for special programs. >> We wanted to bring everything together. So, we'll have an opportunity for a senior facility. We'll have an opportunity for a youth facility. Goes back to what the residents really wanted. >> This is going to be an amazing experience for the community to have. >> This project at Mustang is part of a larger plan to elevate aquatics and recreation in Irving. Earlier this summer, the new Lee Aquatic Park with that eye-catching orange water slide opened. And construction is progressing on a new indoor pool at what will be renamed the Center Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or Spark. But on this day, the focus is on all that's coming to Mustang Park. >> It's going to enhance the quality of lives of people and give them an opportunity to create memories for a very long time. Construction is starting and this facility is scheduled to open in 2027. >> Excited for what's to come for the community. >> Yeah, and there will be a lot of construction in that area. Irving's new HEB is being built directly across Interstate 635 from that rec center. Learn more about the overall vision to elevate aquatics and recreation at irvingtx.gov/playerving. The school year starts soon and the Irving Schools Foundation is making sure students are ready. Check out the mountain of backpacks that invited families turned out to receive at Irving High School. Supplies for Success is an annual project of the Irving Schools Foundation. A lot of people come together to make it work. Generous donors contribute money and supplies. Then volunteers stuff all of these backpacks before handing them out to families. It's always neat to see kids happy to get just the right one among all those options. The team have 6,500 backpacks ready to go. And that is another record. >> We're giving kids hope. Our heart and our volunteers hearts really show through and just how much we want our kids to feel happy, safe, and secure. And that's the biggest thing that they need to just start this school year off right. >> Along with receiving those backpacks, families could participate in a resource fair to learn more about programs in the community. And you can see a lot of City of Irving departments there, including the Irving Fire Department, a long-term partner in this initiative. The Irving Police Department has some reminders as the school year begins. Using handheld cell phones in active school zones is prohibited. Violations are considered a class C misdemeanor and may result in fines. Other reminders include watching your speed in active school zones and looking out for pedestrians. Police say it is a good time for parents to remind children to use sidewalks and only cross streets at designated crosswalks. All in the interest of safety. August 1st is the day animal shelters across the country celebrate dog. Beyond celebrating doggy birthdays, the team at Irving Animal Services hopes it helps draw attention to a month-long adoption event. Watch to find out more about Dogugust and see how some puppies partied with pet safe treats. >> Happy birthday. >> We are celebrating dog which is the national birthday for all shelter dogs as we don't always know when their actual birthday is. >> We have a whole spread here on the table. A bunch of cakes and cupcakes that we'll be decorating and giving out to all the pups. It's nice to kind of get them out of their normal routine and do something special for them. >> Just going to add a little bit of everything. >> Just a little light drizzle. >> I did bring out the well caught herring for toppers. >> She's just gobbling them up. >> It's a surprise birthday party. They don't know what's coming. >> It's definitely going to be a good surprise and a nice time. >> So, yesterday I started kind of the production of baking. Put all the ingredients together. >> And now today you have some helpers here at the shelter. >> Yeah, I have Buffy and Willow here. They're two sisters. >> It does get a little messy. Oh my gosh, look at her. And as I said that, never a dull day, but it makes it exciting, that's for sure. >> Those are beautiful, right? >> Yeah, those are something. I would say after this, we are now booking appointments for kids birthday parties. Hi, my pretty girl. Hi, Aurora. This is a month all about animals, all about adoptions, and this is how we celebrate going forward. >> All right. Awesome. Okay, sir. I knew he'd be a hit to it. >> August is our busiest month. We have Clear the Shelter, which happens the whole month of August, and then on the 23rd, everybody will be free to adopt on Clear the Shelter Day. >> Although it's busy, it's definitely our most rewarding month of the year. home. >> This is the reason we're in this industry. >> Say happy birthday. >> We get to love them for a little bit while they're here at the shelter until they get to find their forever home. So, anything we can do to make it special for them while they're here with us, we do. >> So, it's just a nice way to kind of give back to them and to celebrate them, >> give them all the love they can on this special day for them. All these dogs deserve all the love. Period. >> A lot of fun to be there for that. And we have more from Irving Animal Services later. Stick around for our pet of the week. Planning for Irving's next fiscal year is underway. City leaders on the budget team are looking for suggestions, feedback, and opinions on what should be considered in the next budget. Public input sessions are set for Thursday, August 28th, and Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for September 18th. Then the new fiscal year begins on October 1st. Learn more about the current budget at irvingtx.gov/budget. This next story is always one of our team's favorite events to cover. It's the Golden Sneaker Games hosted by the Heritage Senior Center. This year, there were a lot of new challenges to take on and opportunities to shine. >> Stance knock. >> Hitting targets for growth. >> Shoot. >> Irving's golden sneaker games are back and bigger than ever. Grab your arrows. >> Archery is one of this year's new additions. >> Oh, nervous cuz I'm not very good at this. >> No, don't worry about it. The only thing you have to worry about is uh just a >> not shooting anybody. >> I do not know the technique yet, but I'm having fun. >> Awesome. Woo. These are are the 30 lb bows, so they have to really pull it back. >> Oh, you have to have good upper body strength to pull the bows. Woo! >> I've decided to challenge myself. It's been nothing but great. >> Another new draw. One star cycling. >> I haven't done much riding since I moved to Irving. It was sort of a goal to prove to myself that I still had it. >> Get a little exercise. >> All the good things in life. >> Starts. >> Rosie Ming is competing in the Golden Sneaker Games for the first time. >> She was one of those people who just started signing up for everything. >> You can do this. >> Our GoPro picked up how she kept herself motivated. Do not >> while pushing for the best time. It speaks to my competitiveness. >> Along with providing these challenges, >> you always pass on the left. >> Organizer David Martinez also wants to show off Irving attractions such as the city's trail system. >> No cars, >> a safe place to ride anytime. >> And they're like, "Oh, wow. This is back here." You know, sometimes some people say it takes courage to do things you don't normally do. Glad I did this. >> The Golden Sneaker games are about more than strong bodies. >> You can use your mind, your brain. Time team puzzlemaking is another new addition this year. >> It actually went pretty quick. >> Those activities join familiar favorites. >> We are playing miniature golf and I am defending my title from last year. >> Don't do it. >> The competition stays friendly and fun. >> Oh yes. On film. And >> that's part of the games here. Just kind of um being funny and just, you know, not taking everything so super serious. >> My my food. >> This is great. Just to do stuff like this makes you feel so much better. I think David should give us a cart. >> Here on the pickle ball court, action can get more intense. >> Pretty competitive when uh the better players are on the court. >> We are very competitive, but I'm not in it for winning. I'm in it just to have fun. >> Carolyn Bordon figures she's the oldest player here. I played tennis way back 60 years ago. >> And pickle ball is giving her a way to stay athletic. >> Oh, I think it's important that you get out there and just keep at it no matter how old you are. >> I'm 78 years old, but I don't mind playing against younger guys because that way it helps me improve my game. Two weeks of competition. >> Woo! You guys are the real stars here. >> Wrap up with an awards banquet at the Heritage Senior Center. >> There she is. Even with medals and prizes at stake, competitors say they gain a lot more from all of these games. >> Self-right, okay? I mean, and to to get out and enjoy the company. >> And it's good for my health. It means that I may be independent longer and that I can function and keep up with people who are younger than me. So, I'm not letting age define me. >> Really, they're playing. >> We are still engaged in life and that we still have things to offer. >> We can do anything we want to do. We just have to get up there and try. >> Making a lasting impact for participants in Irving's Golden Sneaker Games. >> I am so thankful for the city of Irving to put on this for us because we just have a fantastic time. >> And congratulations. Awesome. >> Always fun to see them in action. And you saw David Martinez in that video. He is also organizing the 40th annual Mismature Irving Pageant. He's looking for participants. This is video from last year. Women aged 60 and better are encouraged to show off their talents, charm, and poise. Contact the senior center to sign up. >> The schedule is out for this year's Movies on Maine. The series provides a chance to watch some familyfriendly flicks on the big screen at Heritage Park each Friday in September. It kicks off on September 5th with Moana 2, and you can see some of the other titles coming up. Each movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be on site. Red Bull Fluke Dog is returning to Irving. As we first reported a while back on City Source, it will be at Levy Event Plaza on Saturday, September 13th. And you can see some of the fun we saw when Fluke Tog was here in 2013. There are Flight Club tickets available now on the Red Bull website. Those $75 tickets get you reserved seating under a canopy, custom hat, and more. There'll also be a free admission option. Again, Fluke Talk on Lake Carolyn is September 13th, and we'll be telling you much more about it in the weeks ahead. Given the recent hot and dry weather, we have a reminder about the city's water restrictions. If your address ends in an odd number, irrigation is allowed on Sundays and Wednesdays. If your address ends in an even number, Tuesdays and Saturdays are your days to water. Irrigation is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. That's when evaporation rates are the highest. Those time of day restrictions continue through October 31st. More details at irvingtx.gov/waterilities. And we have another important note. During these hot summer months, Dallas County offers a free emergency AC window unit program for low-income residents who qualify. The number to call is 2148191909. Dallas County gives priority to those 60 and older, people with disabilities, and households with children age 5 and under. Welcome to ICTN's Pets of the Week. We're with Egan Dobson from Irving Animal Services and Miss Meatloaf. >> Miss Meatloaf. >> Tell me about Miss Meatloaf. Kind of a sad story a little bit. >> Yeah. So, uh, Miss Meatloaf, she's 15 years old and she's about 20 lb. She did come from a home. She was owned for about 10 years before she was owner surrendered to us. But that doesn't stop her. She's still super sweet, super cuddly. She does love other animals and people and she's looking for her forever home. >> Now, because of Miss Meatloaf's size, we can see it. Does that require any special care or thought? >> Yeah. So, right now, um, she is on kind of a weight loss journey. Uh, she's on a special food to help with that, but poor girl, she breathes an air and gains a pound at this point. Her being more active will be good. Um, obviously a restricted diet when she's in a home would also help her. How's she coping with that kind of restricted diet? >> Yeah, she's not super happy about it. Uh but uh unfortunately she's so big she can't go in our regular cat area, so she gets a whole room to dedicated just to Miss Meatloaf. >> But definitely a lovable cat. Just someone who would do well in a home that can give some extra care. >> Absolutely. Um she'll just kind of do her own thing just like any cat would. >> And we want to talk because there's so much coming up. You guys are very busy this month. Let's talk first about Clear the Shelters, an event that started in Irving, spread nationwide, and has really done well. Talk about the success you had last year at Clear Shelters. >> Absolutely. So, we're going on our 11th year of Clear the Shelter. And last year, we had 43 animals adopted just on that one day, which is pretty awesome. >> And this year, the specialist all month long discounted adoptions and then free adoptions on the 23rd. >> Yes, sir. >> So, on Clear the Shelters Day, what other special events will there be? So, we're going to have kind of a fun area for our dogs outside. You can also get free ID tags. There's been talk about a food truck, too. >> And then there is another special a mega adoption event regionwide. Tell me about that. >> Yeah, so it's a two-day event in Fort Worth hosted by North Texas Humane Society and Petco Love. And we're going to go out, we're going to bring 20some dogs, they got dogs, they have cats, they have critters. Adoption fees can range anywhere from $25 or less. and both Urban Animal Services and DFW Humane Society are participating in both events. So definitely a lot of opportunities this month. And what do you hope the outcome is at the end of August when you have all these campaigns? >> I I truly wish we could absolutely clear the shelter. I hope we have no animals available for adoption and everybody finds their perfect home. >> A great goal throughout the month of August here at Urban Animal Services. Thanks so much. And you can find the animal care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane. Check out the websites you see on the screen for more adoptable animals and to see the latest operating hours. Some Irving first responders just picked up big awards. On the next City Source, see the incredible moments that saved a man's life and learn more about his story of survival. And see some of the community members picking up honors at the annual Keep Irving Beautiful Awards. Those stories and much more next time on City Source. Here's how to connect with us. And please make note of our new email address. It's ICTNTtx.gov. Our YouTube channel is youtube.com/thecity of Irving. We hope you will subscribe and hit that like button on the videos you watch, and we always appreciate it when you leave us some positive comments. And you can look for updates on events and initiatives across the major social media platforms at the city of Irving. And that's it for this edition of City Source. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and we'll see you next time. Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TXV app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual oneact play performance. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. >> Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, The Hilarious Farce by Michael Fra. Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flicks, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring David Corweat and Rachel Broznahan. >> Your actions, that's what makes you who you are. Hello everyone. Welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares hosts a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. >> Are you here for AC? >> Okay. You're going to go right this way and you're going to make the parts right. >> Texas summers are a scorcher. I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. We're providing AC's and box fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need of food pantries. We have food pantries all over. >> Irving is one has a high senior population that also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So, it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Urban Cares for this event. >> I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today, so I came for her. I think it's a great opportunity for those that aren't able to afford a AC. You know, heat has been terrible this year. It really was a godsend. >> 300 AC window units and 100 box fans were given to elders in need. >> Thank you. >> Recipients could then attend the senior expo held inside Irving Cares to learn about essential services. There's a number of different agencies in there that provide um targeted resources. >> It feels good. It feels good seeing people like um learning and getting to know about benefits and help that they could have. >> I loved it. They they was very informative. They told us, you know, what we can do, the resources they have, and then we got gifts as a bonus. gaining a little more than relief from the heat. The event succeeds in providing critical aid to local seniors. >> It is the right thing to do to give back. The city of Irving has always been very good and being very benevolent. It's just another way in which we're doing this year is to take care of our own and take care of those who meant something to us. >> Being able to help people right now when we see rents increasing, when we see home prices uh be being high here in the DFW area, man, we really can't do enough. It means the world because we don't have to be hot. Plus, uh, to be grateful for something that somebody else give from their heart, cuz I know it takes a heart of a lot of people to do this. >> Thank you for your service. >> Have a good one. >> Thank you. >> Irving Parks and Recreation Centers are playing it cool with their annual one-act play competition. No drama, just fun as the community enjoys some kid-friendly performances. When I grow up, I want to be an actor. So, I'm getting practice from this thing. Last year and the year before that, I did the the play because my mom thought it would be my good. I mean, the first one she thought it would be my good and I thought it was fun. So, I did it the second time and both of those times we won. So, I was just like, I think I want to have a bunch of fun this year, too. >> That's like a million words. That's got to be a record. >> Our first play that's going to be coming up is going to be Mustang and Simmeron, and they're going to be performing The Lost Ruby. basically three kids that get sucked up into a black hole and they come into a jungle and a parrot and a pirate >> that sounds like a parrot >> find out that they stole their ruby and takes it from them and then they're going through three trials to basically get the ruby back and all chaos goes and they have to try and figure out how to go back home in time for dinner. >> All right team, we need a plan, >> right? Let's use our greatest weapon. >> Oh, I know this one, guys. work. >> No, it's a monkey. >> Uh-huh. >> Oh, please don't tell me that monkey just meowed. >> The second play that's going to be coming up is going to be Lee and Northwest and they're going to be performing a twist of like a Cinderella story and it's going to be called the Golden Sneaker. >> I vow to marry the young man who can fit into this sneaker. Well, he must be able to show me the other. >> And then our last play is going to be the family showdown. It's basically two families go headto-head to win money for a college fund. >> For one point, which Disney movie has a talking snowman named Olaf? >> Frozen. >> I want time. >> They have been rehearsing for 6 to 7 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique >> where you could like meet up with people and it's just a place to have fun. >> It's beneficial to come and show your support so the kids know that the whole community supports them and what they do and their dreams. >> Those kids always do a great job in those shows. Another great performance by an ensemble cast can be seen in the newest adaptation of Superman. James Gun tries his hand at a new Superman movie. And because of my love for the filmmaker, I went into this film cautiously optimistic, even though there hasn't been a good Superman adaptation since Smallville. No offense to Henry Caval, who did an amazing job with what he had to work with. And as I've said many times before, audiences are experiencing superhero fatigue. But I'm happy to say this film blew me away. Gun has revitalized the genre, especially for DC, and given us a Superman we can truly look up to. Luckily for everyone, this is not an origin story. The film begins with him as an established superhero in Metropolis for 3 years. While, as many of us know, also working at the Daily Planet as Clark Kent. He's already dating Lois Lane, and Lex Luthther is on a mission to destroy him. This is not a retelling of what we've seen a hundred times before. Instead, this story addresses real world issues, struggling with your identity and acceptance in a world you're not from, and showing a vulnerable and humorous side to the man of steel we haven't seen before. The film stars David Corinwat, Rachel Broahan, and Nicholas Holt, who are fantastic in their iconic roles. Hol is easily the best portrayal of Lex Luthther to date. And the chemistry between Corin Sweat and Broahan as Lois and Clark flies off the screen. Superman. He's not a man. He's an it. >> Gun has resuscitated the tired story and given life to this tale with a modern take told by a stellar cast, including a scene stealing dog. There is something brilliant about the fact that even though Gun can make his stars shine, the smallest role still stands out and brings value. Particularly his addition to Mr. terrific guy and hot girl who all sprinkle the right amount of comic relief. Like any good James Gun film, he brings a humor along with the heart. This Superman leads with kindness so much so that in the heat of battle, he will stop to save a squirrel. His desire to be accepted by society while staying true to his innate virtue tugs at your heart and inspires hope. Soar to theaters and see one of the best films of the year. James Gun Superman is an absolute mustsee. Superman is now showing. Check AMC Irving Mall and Almo Draft House Cinema Lost Cleanest for Showtimes. While Superman soarses on screen in Mainstages production of Noise is Off, sardines fly on stage. The 1982 comedy gives us a look at theater behind the scenes. >> All these doors I shall never know. This is crap. >> Noises Off is really one of the most beloved farces that have ever been written. >> As soon as you hear the line, I've heard of people getting stuck with the problem. Stuck with a problem. >> Stuck with the problem. This is ridiculous. And then I want your arms through that window right there. Say no more. >> A hilarious show within a show. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. >> I can't open days and answer the phone. I've only got one pair of plates. Oh, no. And I take the sardines. No, no, no. I leave the sardines. No, I take the sardines. >> You leave the sardines and you put the receiver back. >> Oh, I put the receiver back. >> Lloyd is out in the audience, as a director would be, taking notes and watching everything as it happens. >> And off I go at last. >> Leaving the receiver. Come in, have a great time, laugh until your sides hurt. >> It's a no-brainer for a good time. It really is. >> Everyone look under their feet. >> Don't move their feet. >> Everyone will be back exactly where they were. >> Pick up your feet one by one. It's kind of like reality television a little bit, getting to see what really goes on behind the scenes of stuff. You'll see it live on stage here at the Irving Arts Center. >> I tell you one thing, Vicki, >> what's that? Dad, >> when all around is strife and uncertainty? What? >> There's nothing like a good oldfashioned plate of sardines. >> What did she say? >> A good oldfashioned plate. A good oldfashioned plate. What? >> Starings >> and >> in addition to comical plays, there are lots of fun things to do around the city. Levi Gomez or Manab about town shares his suggestions. >> It's a book, it's a movie, it's coming here to the West Irving Library. Celebrate the end of summer with the showing of the new Dogman at 2:30 on Tuesday, July 29th. See the film and work on some super crafts. Country headliner Billy Carrington comes to Toyota Music Factory on Friday, August 1st, he's joined by Kit Moore and Marlon Faki. The concert begins at 7 p.m. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once these doors open on August 2nd, you'll find a treasure trove of books, music, movies, and games. The back to school sale takes place from 10 to 2, so be ready for some serious shopping. This special sale through the Friends of the Library is open to the public. Blending genres like soul, country, and pop, Teddy Swims is categorized by his soulful, raspy voice. His I've tried everything but Therapy tour comes to Toyota Music Factory on August 7th at 8:00 p.m. Join a fun new book club for readers in third through fifth grade. The August 8th session features The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Discuss the book and do a fun craft starting at 4:30 here at the West Irving Library. Here at Southwest Park, you have a lot of options for fun. The 19th acre community park features sports fields, a playground, Irving's first football court, a spray park, walking trail, and workout equipment. And it's all recently renovated. Stop by anytime when the sun is shining. And that wraps up this episode of Irving Spotlight. Join us next time as we attend an event that is helping local young entrepreneurs learn how to get involved with the community and elevate their professional brand. And in a new Irving Eats, we see what's cooking at Jackson Texas Kitchen. one of the recent additions to the Toyota Music Factory. As always, tell us stories you'd like to see on the show. You can email us at icctnvtex.gov or connect with us on social media. So, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, and follow us on X and Instagram. We'd love to hear from you. Thanks so much for tuning in and have a great evening for Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. As summer heats up, so does the entertainment at Toyota Music Factory, including the launch of the summer night market series. The series offers an open air market with dozens of vendors. It's a lively evening experience celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Vendors sell everything from jewelry, clothing, and sports wear to a wide assortment of arts and crafts. And the whole point of this is really to help small businesses thrive in our economy. We want to make sure that we're giving people an opportunity to provide for their families and love what they do while they're doing it. >> I think it's a good exposure to our products itself. Not even if they're not buying, but at least Oh, I like your things. Christmas is right around the corner. >> The summer night market series continues July 26th, August 9th, and August 30th on the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory. Admission is free. Breaking ground. >> To finally get here is just unbelievable. We're super excited. >> A massive new multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is coming to Mustang Park. Find out about some of the features. Going for gold. >> I wanted to to prove to myself that I could still do things like this. >> We can do anything we want to do. >> The Golden Sneaker Games attract older adults ready to show off their athletic skills. See the new competitions added this year. Plus, why all of these dogs are celebrating their birthdays on the same day now on City Source. Thousands of students get the supplies they need to start the school year on the right note at Supplies for Success. Hello and welcome to City Source. I'm Thomas Gandandy. That story is coming up later. But we begin with the start of construction for a new multigenerational aquatic and recreation center at Mustang Park. Leaders are calling this the largest recreational investment in Irving's history. We were there for the groundbreaking celebration. This is really going to propel us into the next phase of recreational services. There are pictures and words. >> It's modern. It's attractive. >> Most outstanding, awesome, >> shockingly enormous. >> All are fitting to describe what's coming to Irving's Mustang Park, but they don't capture the full story. >> This is something that Irving has never seen before. >> I think you'll be surprised at all that we've been able to pack into it. I think the Irving residents, as much as we've talked about it, they really have no idea what they're in store for. >> Now, we will be able to see it take shape on this land. The multigenerational aquatics and recreation center is becoming reality. This groundbreaking celebrates the start of construction. >> This is the largest single investment of a citizen amenity that we've ever made as a city. The first thing to notice will be the size. 127,000 square ft. >> So if you take the facility right behind you, which is our current Mustang center, that is 17,000 square ft. So not only double it, not only triple it, not only quadruple it, it's 7 and 12 times the size of the facility back here. >> Believe it's the largest municipal recreation facility in the metroplex when it gets finished. So, this is going to be a multi-purpose facility that has just about anything and everything that you would ever want to do. >> Inside, there will be an aquatic center, gym, group fitness area, indoor track, party rooms, and so much more, >> an indoor golf simulator. We're going to have an outdoor turf field. >> I'm extremely excited about the senior component that we have that'll be on one end. It'll only be for seniors. The active senior area will feature game rooms, an outdoor gardening area, fitness space, and room for special programs. >> We wanted to bring everything together. So, we'll have an opportunity for a senior facility. We'll have an opportunity for a youth facility. Goes back to what the residents really wanted. >> This is going to be an amazing experience for the community to have. >> This project at Mustang is part of a larger plan to elevate aquatics and recreation in Irving. Earlier this summer, the new Lee Aquatic Park with that eye-catching orange water slide opened. And construction is progressing on a new indoor pool at what will be renamed the Center Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or Spark. But on this day, the focus is on all that's coming to Mustang Park. >> It's going to enhance the quality of lives of people and give them an opportunity to create memories for a very long time. Construction is starting and this facility is scheduled to open in 2027. >> Excited for what's to come for the community. >> Yeah, and there will be a lot of construction in that area. Irving's new HB is being built directly across Interstate 635 from that rec center. Learn more about the overall vision to elevate aquatics and recreation at irvingtx.gov/playerving. The school year starts soon and the Irving Schools Foundation is making sure students are ready. Check out the mountain of backpacks that invited families turned out to receive at Irving High School. Supplies for Success is an annual project of the Irving Schools Foundation. A lot of people come together to make it work. Generous donors contribute money and supplies. Then volunteers stuff all of these backpacks before handing them out to families. It's always neat to see kids happy to get just the right one among all those options. The team have 6,500 backpacks ready to go. And that is another record. >> We're giving kids hope. Our heart and our volunteers hearts really show through and just how much we want our kids to feel happy, safe, and secure. And that's the biggest thing that they need to just start this school year off right. >> Along with receiving those backpacks, families could participate in a resource fair to learn more about programs in the community. And you can see a lot of City of Irving departments there, including the Irving Fire Department, a long-term partner in this initiative. The Irving Police Department has some reminders as the school year begins. Using handheld cell phones in active school zones is prohibited. Violations are considered a class C misdemeanor and may result in fines. Other reminders include watching your speed in active school zones and looking out for pedestrians. Police say it is a good time for parents to remind children to use sidewalks and only cross streets at designated crosswalks. All in the interest of safety. August 1st is the day animal shelters across the country celebrate Dogugust. Beyond celebrating doggy birthdays, the team at Irving Animal Services hopes it helps draw attention to a month-long adoption event. Watch to find out more about Dogugust and see how some puppies partied with pet safe treats. >> Happy birthday. >> We are celebrating dog which is the national birthday for all shelter dogs as we don't always know when their actual birthday is. >> We have a whole spread here on the table. A bunch of cakes and cupcakes that we'll be decorating and giving out to all the pups. It's nice to kind of get them out of their normal routine and do something special for them. >> Just gonna add a little bit of everything. >> Just a little light drizzle. >> I did bring out the wild caught herring for toppers. >> She's just gobbling them up. >> It's a surprise birthday party. They don't know what's coming. >> It's definitely going to be a good surprise and a nice time. >> So, yesterday I started kind of the production of baking. Put all the ingredients back together. >> And now today you have some helpers here at the shelter. >> Yeah, I have Buffy and Willow here. They're two sisters. >> It does get a little messy. Oh my gosh, look at her. And as I said that, never a dull day, but it makes it exciting, that's for sure. >> Those are beautiful, right? >> Yeah, those are something. I would say after this, we are now booking appointments for kids birthday parties. >> Hi, my pretty girl. Hi, Aurora. This is a month all about animals, all about adoptions, and this is how we celebrate going forward. >> All right, awesome. Okay, sir. I knew he'd be a hit to it. >> August is our busiest month. We have Clear the Shelter, which happens the whole month of August, and then on the 23rd, everybody will be free to adopt on Clear the Shelter Day. >> Although it's busy, it's definitely our most rewarding month of the year. home. >> This is the reason we're in this industry. >> Say happy birthday. >> We get to love them for a little bit while they're here at the shelter until they get to find their forever home. So, anything we can do to make it special for them while they're here with us, we do. >> So, it's just a nice way to kind of give back to them and to celebrate them, >> give them all the love they can on this special day for them. All these dogs deserve all the love. Period. >> A lot of fun to be there for that. And we have more from Irving Animal Services later. Stick around for our pet of the week. Planning for Irving's next fiscal year is underway. City leaders on the budget team are looking for suggestions, feedback, and opinions on what should be considered in the next budget. Public input sessions are set for Thursday, August 28th, and Thursday, September 4th at 7 p.m. at Irving City Hall. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for September 18th. Then the new fiscal year begins on October 1st. Learn more about the current budget at irvingtx.gov/ GV/budget. This next story is always one of our team's favorite events to cover. It's the Golden Sneaker Games hosted by the Heritage Senior Center. This year, there were a lot of new challenges to take on and opportunities to shine. >> Stance, knock. >> Hitting targets for growth. >> Shoot. >> Irving's golden sneaker games are back and bigger than ever. >> Grab your arrows. Archery is one of this year's new additions. >> Oh, nervous cuz I'm not very good at this. >> No, don't worry about it. The only thing you have to worry about is uh just a >> not shooting anybody. >> I do not know the technique yet, but I'm having fun. >> Awesome. Woo. These are the 30 lb bows, so they have to really pull it back. >> Oh, you have to have good upper body strength to pull the bows. Woo! >> I've decided to challenge myself. It's been nothing but great. >> Another new draw. >> One stars. cycling. >> I haven't done much riding since I moved to Irving. It was sort of a golden proof to myself that I still had it. >> Get a little exercise. >> All the good things in life. >> Darts. >> Rosie Ming is competing in the Golden Sneaker Games for the first time. >> She was one of those people who just started signing up for everything. >> You can do this. >> Our GoPro picked up how she kept herself motivated. Do not get >> while pushing for the best time. It speaks to my competitiveness. >> Along with providing these challenges, >> you always pass on the left. >> Organizer David Martinez also wants to show off Irving attractions such as the city's trail system. >> No cars, >> a safe place to ride anytime. >> And they're like, "Oh, wow. This is back here." You know, sometimes some people say it takes courage to do things you don't normally do. Glad I did this. >> The Golden Sneaker Games are about more than strong bodies. >> You can use your mind, your brain. Timed team puzzlemaking is another new addition this year. >> It actually went pretty quick. >> Those activities join familiar favorites. >> We are playing miniature golf and I am defending my title from last year. >> Don't do it. Don't do it. >> The competition stays friendly and fun. >> Oh yes. On film. >> And that's part of the games here. Just kind of um being funny and just, you know, not taking everything so super serious. >> Come on. Come on. Boom. >> This is great. Just to do stuff like this makes you feel so much better. I think David should give us a cart. >> Here on the pickle ball court, action can get more intense. >> Pretty competitive when uh the better players are on the court. >> Gets very competitive, but I'm not in it for winning. I'm in it just to have fun. >> Carolyn Bordon figures she's the oldest player here. I played tennis way back 60 years ago. >> And pickle ball is giving her a way to stay athletic. >> Oh, I think it's important that you get out there and just keep at it no matter how old you are. >> I'm 78 years old, but I don't mind playing against younger guys because that way it helps me improve my game. >> Two weeks of competition. >> You guys are the real stars here. >> Wrap up with an awards banquet at the Heritage Senior Center. >> There she is. Even with medals and prizes at stake, competitors say they gain a lot more from all of these games. >> Selfright, okay? I mean, and to to get out and enjoy the company. >> And it's good for my health. It means that I may be independent longer and that I can function and keep up with people who are younger than me. So, I'm not letting age define me. >> Really? >> We are still engaged in life and that we still have things to offer. >> We can do anything we want to do. We just have to get up there and try. >> Making a lasting impact for participants in Irving's Golden Sneaker Games. >> I am so thankful for the city of Irving to put on this for us. Victor, we just have a fantastic time. >> And congratulations. Awesome. >> Always fun to see them in action. And you saw David Martinez in that video. He is also organizing the 40th annual Mismature Irving Pageant. He's looking for participants. This is video from last year. Women aged 60 and better are encouraged to show off their talents, charm, and poise. Contact the senior center to sign up. The schedule is out for this year's Movies on Maine. The series provides a chance to watch some familyfriendly flicks on the big screen at Heritage Park each Friday in September. It kicks off on September 5th with Moana 2, and you can see some of the other titles coming up. Each movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and food vendors will be on site. Red Bull Fluke Dog is returning to Irving. As we first reported a while back on City Source, it will be at Levy Event Plaza on Saturday, September 13th. And you can see some of the fun we saw when Fluke was here in 2013. There are Flight Club tickets available now on the Red Bull website. Those $75 tickets get you reserved seating under a canopy, custom hat, and more. There'll also be a free admission option. Again, Fluke Talk on Lake Carolyn is September 13th, and we'll be telling you much more about it in the weeks ahead. Given the recent hot and dry weather, we have a reminder about the city's water restrictions. If your address ends in an odd number, irrigation is allowed on Sundays and Wednesdays. If your address ends in an even number, Tuesdays and Saturdays are your days to water. Irrigation is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. That's when evaporation rates are the highest. Those time of day restrictions continue through October 31st. More details at irvingtx.gov/watery utilities. And we have another important note. During these hot summer months, Dallas County offers a free emergency AC window unit program for low-income residents who qualify. The number to call is 2148191909. Dallas County gives priority to those 60 and older, people with disabilities, and households with children aged five and under. Welcome to ICTN's Pets of the Week. We're with Egan Dobson from Irving Animal Services and Miss Meatloaf. >> Miss Meatloaf. >> Tell me about Miss Meatloaf. Kind of a sad story a little bit. >> Yeah. So, uh, Miss Meatloaf, she's 15 years old and she's about 20 lb. She did come from a home. She was owned for about 10 years before she was owner surrendered to us. But that doesn't stop her. She's still super sweet, super cuddly. She does love other animals and people and she's looking for her forever home. >> Now, because of Miss Meatloaf's size, we can see it. Does that require any special care or thought? >> Yeah. So, right now, um, she is on kind of a weight loss journey. Uh, she's on a special food to help with that, but poor girl, she breathes in air and gains a pound at this point. Her being more active will be good. Um, obviously a restricted diet when she's in a home would also help her. How's she coping with that kind of restricted diet? >> Yeah, she's not super happy about it. Uh but uh unfortunately she's so big she can't go in our regular cat area, so she gets the whole room to dedicated just to Miss Meatloaf. >> But definitely a lovable cat. Just someone who would do well in a home that can give some extra care. >> Absolutely. Um she'll just kind of do her own thing just like any cat would. >> And we want to talk because there's so much coming up. You guys are very busy this month. Let's talk first about Clear the Shelters, an event that started in Irving, spread nationwide, and has really done well. Talk about the success you had last year at Clear Shelters. >> Absolutely. So, we're going on our 11th year of Clear the Shelter. And last year, we had 43 animals adopted just on that one day, which is pretty awesome. >> And this year, the specialists all month long discounted adoptions and then free adoptions on the 23rd. >> Yes, sir. >> So, on Clear the Shelters Day, what other special events will there be? So, we're going to have kind of a fun area for our dogs outside. You can also get free ID tags. There's been talk about a food truck, too. >> And then there is another special a mega adoption event regionwide. Tell me about that. >> Yeah, so it's a two-day event in Fort Worth hosted by North Texas Humane Society and Petco Love. And we're going to go out, we're going to bring 20some dogs, they got dogs, they have cats, they have critters. Adoption fees can range anywhere from $25 or less. and both our animal services and DFW Humane Society are participating in both events. So definitely a lot of opportunities this month. And what do you hope the outcome is at the end of August when you have all these campaigns? >> I I truly wish we could absolutely clear the shelter. I hope we have no animals available for adoption and everybody finds their perfect home. >> A great goal throughout the month of August here at Urbing Animal Services. Thanks so much. >> Thank you so much. >> And you can find the animal care campus at 4140 Valley View Lane. Check out the websites you see on the screen for more adoptable animals and to see the latest operating hours. Some Irving first responders just picked up big awards. On the next City Source, see the incredible moments that saved a man's life and learn more about his story of survival. And see some of the community members picking up honors at the annual Keep Irving Beautiful Awards. Those stories and much more next time on City Source. Here's how to connect with us. And please make note of our new email address. It's ictn@ervanttx.gov. Our YouTube channel is youtube.com/the cityof Irving. We hope you will subscribe and hit that like button on the videos you watch and we always appreciate it when you leave us some positive comments. And you can look for updates on events and initiatives across the major social media platforms at the city of Irving. And that's it for this edition of City Source. Thanks for watching. Stay safe and we'll see you next time. Are you or someone you know interested in sharing your concerns? Well, good news. The city of Irving has just made it easier than ever for you to report those concerns thanks to the new Irving TXV app. Just grab your phone and head to the App Store or Google Play. Search Irving TXV and download the app. Then create an account with your name, email, and password. From there, it's as simple as tapping report a concern and entering your non-emergency issue. Again, non-emergency issue. Select the type of concern and add any important details like the location or relevant photos you've taken. If you'd like to be notified of the city's response, go into account details and set up notification preferences. And while you're on the app, be sure to check out the latest news and upcoming events right here in Irving. At home or on the go, the Irving TXV app keeps you in the know and engaged with your city. So download the app today. Beat the heat. Irving Cares teams up with TXU Energy to help local seniors stay cool this summer. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> Taking the stage, young actors show off their theater skills at the city's annual one-act play performance. >> They get to come in every single day and be with their friends and experience something so fun and unique. Backstage comedy. We preview the newest production from Mainstage, The Hilarious Farce by Michael Fra. Noises Off. If you've ever wanted to know what might go on backstage during a show, this is the show for you. And in feature flicks, I review one of the most talked about films of the summer, James Dunn Superman, starring Dave Kornsweet and Rachel Broahan. your actions. That's what makes you who you are. >> Hello everyone. Welcome to Irving Spotlight. I'm Susan Stevens. We begin tonight with an event that helps Irving seniors beat the heat during these hot summer months. Irving Cares hosts a special giveaway for those in need of some AC. Are you here for an Okay, you're going to go right this way and you're going to make the parts right. >> Texas summers are a scorcher. >> I'm just looking forward to the air when I go home. >> As temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever to have a way to stay cool. Unfortunately, thousands of area seniors lack reliable home air conditioning. And that's why Irving Cares has teamed up with TXU Energy and the Senior Source to help those seniors beat the heat. >> We're providing AC's and box fans as well as some senior resource information for those folks that are 60 and older and income qualified. >> We would love to partner with you if you're ever in need of food pantries. We have food pantries all over. Irving is one has a high senior population but also has some unmet needs and Irving Cares certainly can attest to that right in the work that they do. So it was just like a natural fit for the senior source to come and partner with Urban Cares for this event. I came here for my grandma. She wasn't able to come here today so I came for her. I think it's a great